US Bridges

LN-9008 over Butlers Fork

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of Ky 61 Op · Structure no. 001B00060N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Butlers Fork is a concrete culvert carrying LN-9008 over Butlers Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,013 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,013 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesButlers Fork
Location2.0 MI West of Ky 61 Op
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07306, -85.37889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,013 (2023)
Projected traffic6,013 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LN-9008 over Butlers Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN-9008 over Butlers 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over Butlers Fork carry?

About 6,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Butlers Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns LN-9008 over Butlers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.