US Bridges

KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .02 MI East of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 066B00057N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2009
CrossesMiddle Fk - Ky. River
Location.02 MI East of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 2009
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07722, -83.3925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic107 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2009 over Middle Fk - Ky. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.