US Bridges

LN-9008 over Pettys Fork

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · Wbl .7 MI W of Ky 55 Ntrc · Structure no. 001B00062L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Pettys Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over Pettys 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLN-9008
CrossesPettys Fork
LocationWbl .7 MI W of Ky 55 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates37.08278, -85.31556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2022)
Projected traffic3,663 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pettys Fork built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over Pettys Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Pettys Fork?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over Pettys Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.