US Bridges

KY-9 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 3 MI E. JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 068B00096N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9 over Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9 over Cabin Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 5,015 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,015 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9
CrossesCabin Creek
Location3 MI E. JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56306, -83.53694
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,015 (2021)
Projected traffic5,015 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-9 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9 over Cabin 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-9 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 5,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-9 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.