US Bridges

KY-270 over Caney Fork

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 3.25 Mi. N. Jct.Ky 132 · Structure no. 117B00109N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-270 over Caney Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-270 over Caney Fork in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 511 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-270
CrossesCaney Fork
Location3.25 Mi. N. Jct.Ky 132
RouteState Highway 270
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52417, -87.82444
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2021)
Projected traffic511 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-270 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-270 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-270 over Caney Fork carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-270 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-270 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.