US Bridges

WK-9001 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Ebl on Ohio-Muhlenberg Cl · Structure no. 089B00093R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,813 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Green River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying WK-9001 over Green River in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,176 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2041. The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesGreen River
LocationEbl on Ohio-Muhlenberg Cl
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32444, -86.99194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,813 ft (552.6 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,176 (2021)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was WK-9001 over Green River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over Green 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over Green River carry?

About 4,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Green River?

The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.