US Bridges

KY-39 over Caney Fork

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .5 MI Nor -Jct Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00089N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,937
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Caney Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-39 over Caney Fork in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,937 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,937 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesCaney Fork
Location.5 MI Nor -Jct Ky 80
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11056, -84.59972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,937 (2018)
Projected traffic7,937 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-39 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Caney Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-39 over Caney Fork carry?

About 7,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-39 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.