US Bridges

KY-9 over Lawrence Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT US62&US68 · Structure no. 081B00057N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9 over Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9 over Lawrence Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,217 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,217 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-9
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location.4 MI W of JCT US62&US68
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates38.63694, -83.80389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,217 (2021)
Projected traffic12,217 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9 over Lawrence 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 November 2021.

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

About 12,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-9 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-9 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.