US Bridges

Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI NE CR 5131 · Structure no. 094C00032N

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Beechwood RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.7 MI NE CR 5131
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40944, -84.68778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic80 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Old Beechwood 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 Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beechwood RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.