US Bridges

PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24

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Christian County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. S of Mas.-Bev. RD · Structure no. 024B00177R

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,052 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24 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 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 6,118 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,118 by 2042. The structure is 1,052 ft (320.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPW-9004 Breathitt
CrossesInterstate 24
Location1.4 Mi. S of Mas.-Bev. RD
RouteState Highway 9004
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74389, -87.51083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,052 ft (320.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,118 (2022)
Projected traffic6,118 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24 built?

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

What condition is PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24 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 PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24 carry?

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

How long is PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24?

The structure is 1,052 ft (320.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns PW-9004 Breathitt over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.