US Bridges

AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of Ky 279 Op · Structure no. 030B00062N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck is a concrete culvert carrying AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,541 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,541 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesAU-9005
CrossesRhodes Ck
Location1.0 MI West of Ky 279 Op
RouteState Highway 9005
Coordinates37.75917, -87.24833
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic7,541 (2021)
Projected traffic7,541 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck carry?

About 7,541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns AU-9005 over Rhodes Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.