US Bridges

EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Nbl 1.3 MI S of US 62 Ntr · Structure no. 054B00098R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,529
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa in Hopkins 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 5 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 6,529 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,529 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-9004
CrossesPleasant Hill Church Roa
LocationNbl 1.3 MI S of US 62 Ntr
RouteState Highway 9004
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17167, -87.45
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,529 (2019)
Projected traffic6,529 by 2039
Trucks30%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$544,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa built?

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

What condition is EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa carry?

About 6,529 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns EB-9004 over Pleasant Hill Church Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.