US Bridges

LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · WB Exit Ramp at US31E Ntr · Structure no. 005B00074N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,695
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 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 13,695 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,338 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesSo Fk Beaver Creek
LocationWB Exit Ramp at US31E Ntr
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97806, -85.93306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,695 (2022)
Projected traffic15,338 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
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 So Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 13,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.