US Bridges

WK-9001 over US 62

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.6 MI W-Us 431 Ntrch · Structure no. 089B00109R

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over US 62 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying WK-9001 over US 62 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesUS 62
LocationEbl 1.6 MI W-Us 431 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27417, -87.14222
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2023)
Projected traffic5,352 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 WK-9001 over US 62 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over US 62 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over US 62 carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over US 62?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.