US Bridges

LN-9008 over I 65

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · Ebl over I-65 Interchange · Structure no. 005B00067R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over I 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over I 65 in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesI 65
LocationEbl over I-65 Interchange
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05833, -86.11194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2023)
Projected traffic6,832 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over I 65 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN-9008 over I 65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over I 65 carry?

About 6,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over I 65?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.