KY-109 over Tradewater River
GoodHopkins County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S.E. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00079N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-109 over Tradewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-109 over Tradewater River in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-109 over Tradewater River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is KY-109 over Tradewater River 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does KY-109 over Tradewater River carry?
About 1,139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is KY-109 over Tradewater River?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns KY-109 over Tradewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.