US Bridges

LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · Ebl .10 MI E of US 31E Op · Structure no. 005B00072R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over So Fk 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.

It carries about 6,848 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,669 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesSo Fk Beaver Creek
LocationEbl .10 MI E of US 31E Op
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9775, -85.93389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,848 (2022)
Projected traffic7,669 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$763,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over So Fk 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 2022.

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

About 6,848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.