CANEY FORK RD
Carrying CANEY FORK RD over BRUSHY FORK CREEK
1.5 MI S OF JCT KY 626, Butler, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CANEY FORK RD
The CANEY FORK RD bridge in Butler, Kentucky carries CANEY FORK RD over BRUSHY FORK CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 76 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CANEY FORK RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 76 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016C00016N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CANEY FORK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CANEY FORK RD against other structures in Butler and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CANEY FORK RD?
CANEY FORK RD in Butler, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CANEY FORK RD inspected?
CANEY FORK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 76 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CANEY FORK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CANEY FORK RD?
CANEY FORK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CANEY FORK RD?
CANEY FORK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CANEY FORK RD and does age affect safety?
CANEY FORK RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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