US Bridges

Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE of JCT Ky 599 · Structure no. 099C00001N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUpper Cane Creek R
CrossesMiddle Fk Cane Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of JCT Ky 599
RouteCounty Highway 1015
Coordinates37.88111, -83.75972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2010)
Projected traffic92 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Cane Creek R over Middle Fk Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.