US Bridges

BG-9002 over Salt River

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · Ebl at Anderson Cl · Structure no. 084B00014R

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BG-9002 over Salt River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying BG-9002 over Salt River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBG-9002
CrossesSalt River
LocationEbl at Anderson Cl
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94944, -84.90944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2023)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 BG-9002 over Salt River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is BG-9002 over Salt River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does BG-9002 over Salt River carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is BG-9002 over Salt River?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns BG-9002 over Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.