US Bridges

Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of Exit 72 · Structure no. 077B00086R

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,239 by 2035. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKy 9009
CrossesMiddle Fk. Licking River
Location1.4 MI W of Exit 72
RouteState Highway 9009
Coordinates37.74, -83.12972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2015)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 9009 over Middle Fk. Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.