US Bridges

Booker Frk over Caney Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW of New US 23&119 · Structure no. 098C00082N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booker Frk over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Booker Frk 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 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 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBooker Frk
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.1 MI SW of New US 23&119
RouteCounty Highway 1918
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33222, -82.55889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic268 (2011)
Projected traffic268 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 Booker Frk over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is Booker Frk over Caney Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Booker Frk over Caney Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Booker Frk over Caney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Booker Frk over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.