US Bridges

Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · 2.6 Mi.Ne JCT CR 5131 · Structure no. 094C00026N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Creek RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.6 Mi.Ne JCT CR 5131
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40944, -84.68611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2006)
Projected traffic59 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

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

About 43 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Creek RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.