US Bridges

LN-9008 over Ky 1297

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · Wbl 2.3 MI W of US31E Ntr · Structure no. 005B00109R

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Ky 1297 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over Ky 1297 in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 6,057 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesKy 1297
LocationWbl 2.3 MI W of US31E Ntr
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99139, -85.97444
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,057 (2023)
Projected traffic6,784 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over Ky 1297 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is LN-9008 over Ky 1297 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 Ky 1297 carry?

About 6,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Ky 1297?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over Ky 1297?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.