KY-9 over Goose Creek
FairBracken County, Kentucky · .17 MI NW JCT Ky 1159 · Structure no. 012B00029N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,779
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-9 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9 over Goose Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5,779 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,779 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 KY-9 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-9 over Goose 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does KY-9 over Goose Creek carry?
About 5,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-9 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns KY-9 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.