US Bridges

KY-9009 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 4.8 MI West of Ky 30 Ntrc · Structure no. 077B00049N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,478
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over Johnson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-9009 over Johnson Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4,478 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location4.8 MI West of Ky 30 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 3046
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75611, -83.17056
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2015)
Projected traffic4,478 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9009 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9009 over Johnson 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-9009 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-9009 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.