US Bridges

KY-2009 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .02 Mi. S JCT Ky 2008 · Structure no. 066B00067N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2009 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2009 over Greasy Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2009
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.02 Mi. S JCT Ky 2008
RouteState Highway 2009
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9825, -83.33139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
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 Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2009 over Greasy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2009 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2009 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2009 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.