US Bridges

WN-9007 over US62

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · Nbl 3.6 MI N of Wkpw Ntrc · Structure no. 092B00060R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WN-9007 over US62 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WN-9007 over US62 in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,331 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,610 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWN-9007
CrossesUS62
LocationNbl 3.6 MI N of Wkpw Ntrc
RouteInterstate 165
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42528, -86.84028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,331 (2023)
Projected traffic6,610 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WN-9007 over US62 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is WN-9007 over US62 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 2022.

How much traffic does WN-9007 over US62 carry?

About 5,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WN-9007 over US62?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns WN-9007 over US62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.