9004 over Blue Creek

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 500 S. US 68B Inter. · Structure no. 024B00171N

Built: 2007; 18 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 65 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 10,441; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9004 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9004 over Blue Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,441 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,693 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries9004

CrossesBlue Creek

Location500 S. US 68B Inter.

RouteState Highway 9004

CountyChristian County

StateKentucky

Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJune 2023

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating99 US tons

Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)

Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,441 (2022)

Projected traffic11,693 by 2042

Trucks22%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

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—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9004 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9004 over Blue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 9004 over Blue Creek carry?

About 10,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is 9004 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns 9004 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.