US Bridges

Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. S of Mas-Bev Rd. · Structure no. 024B00176R

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,118 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,118 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPw 9004 Breathitt
CrossesBeverly Branch
Location0.7 Mi. S of Mas-Bev Rd.
RouteState Highway 9004
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75417, -87.5075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,118 (2022)
Projected traffic6,118 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch 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 Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch carry?

About 6,118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pw 9004 Breathitt over Beverly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.