US Bridges

WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · Ebl .9 MI W-Ky 1904 UP · Structure no. 047B00094R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek in Hardin 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 7,091 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,091 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesW Rhudes Creek
LocationEbl .9 MI W-Ky 1904 UP
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63639, -85.92833
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,091 (2023)
Projected traffic7,091 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 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 W Rhudes Creek built?

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

What condition is WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek carry?

About 7,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over W Rhudes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.