US Bridges

EB-9004 over First Street

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · Nbl .2 MI N of Ky 107 Op · Structure no. 024B00118R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-9004 over First Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-9004 over First Street 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.

It carries about 8,666 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,706 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB-9004
CrossesFirst Street
LocationNbl .2 MI N of Ky 107 Op
RouteState Highway 9004
Coordinates36.86694, -87.47222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,666 (2023)
Projected traffic9,706 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-9004 over First Street built?

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

What condition is EB-9004 over First Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does EB-9004 over First Street carry?

About 8,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is EB-9004 over First Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns EB-9004 over First Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.