US Bridges

LN-9008 over Bishop Road

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 4 MI W of US 31E Ntrch · Structure no. 005B00080N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Bishop Road is a concrete culvert carrying LN-9008 over Bishop Road 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 13,663 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,663 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesLN-9008
CrossesBishop Road
Location4 MI W of US 31E Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates37.00333, -86.0025
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
Culvert6 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,663 (2023)
Projected traffic13,663 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over Bishop Road built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over Bishop Road 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 Bishop Road carry?

About 13,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Bishop Road?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns LN-9008 over Bishop Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.