US Bridges

KY-109 over Caney Fork

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 493 · Structure no. 117B00045N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Caney Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over Caney Fork in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 98 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesCaney Fork
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 493
RouteState Highway 109
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48722, -87.85306
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2022)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-109 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is KY-109 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-109 over Caney Fork carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-109 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.