US Bridges

LN-9008 over Russell Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · Ebl .8 MI E of Ky 55 Ntrc · Structure no. 001B00063R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Russell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over Russell Creek 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 5 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 3,858 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,858 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesRussell Creek
LocationEbl .8 MI E of Ky 55 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08972, -85.28278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,858 (2022)
Projected traffic3,858 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Russell Creek built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over Russell Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over Russell Creek carry?

About 3,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.