US Bridges

EB-9004 over North Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of Ky 1682 · Structure no. 024B00092N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,332
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-9004 over North Fork Little River is a concrete culvert carrying EB-9004 over North Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,332 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,411 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEB-9004
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location.80 MI Sou. of Ky 1682
RouteState Highway 9004
Coordinates36.88111, -87.46861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,332 (2023)
Projected traffic19,411 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-9004 over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-9004 over North Fork Little River 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does EB-9004 over North Fork Little River carry?

About 17,332 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is EB-9004 over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns EB-9004 over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.