US Bridges

KY-909 over I-75

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .60 MI SW of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 063B00036N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-909 over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-909 over I-75 in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,449 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-909
CrossesI-75
Location.60 MI SW of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 909
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22639, -84.21528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,449 (2021)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-909 over I-75 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-909 over I-75 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-909 over I-75 carry?

About 1,449 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-909 over I-75?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-909 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.