US Bridges

KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.2 MI E-I64 Ntrch · Structure no. 025B00056R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,346 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9000 Mtn Pkwy
CrossesMorris Road
LocationEbl 2.2 MI E-I64 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99556, -84.11889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,346 (2023)
Projected traffic7,346 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road carry?

About 7,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9000 Mtn Pkwy over Morris Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.