US Bridges

EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of Ky 813 Ntr · Structure no. 054B00104N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,787 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,015 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEB-9004
CrossesBr of Flat Creek
Location.30 MI Nor. of Ky 813 Ntr
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates37.25861, -87.45167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,787 (2023)
Projected traffic27,015 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-9004 over Br of Flat 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek carry?

About 21,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns EB-9004 over Br of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.