US Bridges

LN-9008 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.3 MI E of Ky 685 Op · Structure no. 005B00068R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying LN-9008 over Beaver Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationEbl 2.3 MI E of Ky 685 Op
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99528, -85.98889
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2023)
Projected traffic6,832 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over Beaver 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is LN-9008 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.