US Bridges

Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 23 · Structure no. 098C00081N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLizzie Fork
CrossesCaney Creek
Location@ JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1922
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32361, -82.55833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2011)
Projected traffic290 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lizzie Fork 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lizzie Fork over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.