US Bridges

Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River

Fair

Owsley County, Kentucky · .2 MI S JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 095C00027N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River is a concrete slab carrying Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCawood Road
CrossesSouth Fk Ky River
Location.2 MI S JCT Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45944, -83.65083
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cawood Road over South Fk Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.