KY-9 over Locust Creek
GoodBracken County, Kentucky · .34 MI SE Ky 1159 · Structure no. 012B00030N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,813
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-9 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9 over Locust 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,813 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,813 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-9 over Locust Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.
How much traffic does KY-9 over Locust Creek carry?
About 5,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-9 over Locust Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns KY-9 over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.