US Bridges

WN-9007 over Rough River

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · Nbl 1.5 MI N of Ky 69 Ntr · Structure no. 092B00063R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WN-9007 over Rough River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WN-9007 over Rough River 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 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 4,789 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,938 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWN-9007
CrossesRough River
LocationNbl 1.5 MI N of Ky 69 Ntr
RouteInterstate 165
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47611, -86.90028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,789 (2023)
Projected traffic5,938 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Rough River built?

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

What condition is WN-9007 over Rough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does WN-9007 over Rough River carry?

About 4,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WN-9007 over Rough River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns WN-9007 over Rough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.