LN-9008 over South Fork Beaver Creek
FairBarren County, Kentucky · EB Entr Ramp at US31E Ntr · Structure no. 005B00073N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,695
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LN-9008 over South Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over South Fork Beaver Creek in Barren 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 13,695 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,338 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LN-9008 over South Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LN-9008 over South Fork 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 South Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 13,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is LN-9008 over South Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LN-9008 over South Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.