KY-9 over Bethel Creek
GoodLewis County, Kentucky · 3.4 MI E JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 068B00097N
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,015
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-9 over Bethel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9 over Bethel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,015 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,015 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-9 over Bethel Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-9 over Bethel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does KY-9 over Bethel Creek carry?
About 5,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-9 over Bethel Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.
Who owns KY-9 over Bethel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.