US Bridges

LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren River

Good

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 9008 Pky over S Fk Barren · Structure no. 085B00042R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,007
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren River 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 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,007 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesLN-9008
CrossesS Fk Little Barren River
Location9008 Pky over S Fk Barren
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates36.99667, -85.64583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2023)
Projected traffic3,007 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 S Fk Little Barren River built?

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

What condition is LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren River carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over S Fk Little Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.