US Bridges

KY-9 over Kinniconick Creek

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · .2 Mi.E JCT Ky 1149 · Structure no. 068B00105N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9 over Kinniconick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9 over Kinniconick Creek in Lewis 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 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 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesKY-9
CrossesKinniconick Creek
Location.2 Mi.E JCT Ky 1149
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates38.54528, -83.22083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2022)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Kinniconick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-9 over Kinniconick 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 January 2022.

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

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is KY-9 over Kinniconick Creek?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9 over Kinniconick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.