US Bridges

LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.42 MI W of Jct. W/Us 68 · Structure no. 085B00041N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek 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 6,947 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,947 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesLN-9008
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.42 MI W of Jct. W/Us 68
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates36.99611, -85.66611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,947 (2022)
Projected traffic6,947 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over Dry Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 6,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns LN-9008 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.