KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek
FairLewis County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W JCT Ky 59 · Structure no. 068B00099N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,179
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,179 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,179 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-9 over Salt Lick 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 2024.
How much traffic does KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek carry?
About 4,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns KY-9 over Salt Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.