US Bridges

KY-9009 over Cow Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 4.7 MI West of Ky 30 Ntrc · Structure no. 077B00050N

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

About this bridge

KY-9009 over Cow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-9009 over Cow 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 5 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesCow Creek
Location4.7 MI West of Ky 30 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 3046
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75528, -83.16889
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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-9009 over Cow Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-9009 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-9009 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.