US Bridges

Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek

Good

Owen County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi.S.W JCT Ky 606 · Structure no. 094C00021N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2026. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Columbus RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S.W JCT Ky 606
RouteCounty Highway 1132
Coordinates38.43806, -84.70056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2006)
Projected traffic106 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.