US Bridges

KY-109 over Br Caney Fork

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 493 · Structure no. 117B00047N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Br Caney Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-109 over Br Caney Fork in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesBr Caney Fork
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 493
RouteState Highway 109
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48917, -87.85639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 Br Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is KY-109 over Br 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 2022.

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

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

How long is KY-109 over Br Caney Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Br Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.