US Bridges

Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 2.9 Mi. So. of Lovers Ln. · Structure no. 024B00174N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocust Gr. Church
CrossesP-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy
Location2.9 Mi. So. of Lovers Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76889, -87.49917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic51 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Gr. Church over P-W 9004 Breathitt Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.