US Bridges

WK-9001 over Ky 187

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · Wbl 3 MI W of Ky 79 Ntrch · Structure no. 043B00026L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Ky 187 is a concrete tee beam carrying WK-9001 over Ky 187 in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,578 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,578 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesKy 187
LocationWbl 3 MI W of Ky 79 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44889, -86.34083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,578 (2022)
Projected traffic5,578 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WK-9001 over Ky 187 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over Ky 187 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 2024.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over Ky 187 carry?

About 5,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Ky 187?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over Ky 187?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.