US Bridges

LN-9008 over Shiloh Road

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 4.0 MI East of Ky 55 Ntrc · Structure no. 001B00067N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Shiloh Road is a concrete culvert carrying LN-9008 over Shiloh Road 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 7,716 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,716 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLN-9008
CrossesShiloh Road
Location4.0 MI East of Ky 55 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates37.07556, -85.22972
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,716 (2022)
Projected traffic7,716 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shiloh Road built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over Shiloh Road 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 Shiloh Road carry?

About 7,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Shiloh Road?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns LN-9008 over Shiloh Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.