US Bridges

Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · Wbl .8 MI E of Ky 1184 Op · Structure no. 099B00006L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBert T Combs-Mount
CrossesCane Creek
LocationWbl .8 MI E of Ky 1184 Op
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.84194, -83.79
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2021)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bert T Combs-Mount over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.