US Bridges

LN-9008 over Ky 640

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · EB 9008 Pkwy over Ky. 640 · Structure no. 085B00040R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Ky 640 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over Ky 640 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,474 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLN-9008
CrossesKy 640
LocationEB 9008 Pkwy over Ky. 640
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates36.99806, -85.71778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,474 (2022)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over Ky 640 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN-9008 over Ky 640 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over Ky 640 carry?

About 3,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Ky 640?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over Ky 640?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.