US Bridges

KY-2061 over Caney Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00228N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2061 over Caney Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2061 over Caney Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-2061
CrossesCaney Fork
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Ky 194
RouteState Highway 2061
Coordinates37.59694, -82.53194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2021)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-2061 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2061 over Caney Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2061 over Caney Fork carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-2061 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2061 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.