US Bridges

WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of W Ky Pw Ntrch · Structure no. 092B00071N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD is a concrete culvert carrying WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD 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 8,941 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,086 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWN-9007
CrossesBald Knob-Select RD
Location1.0 MI S of W Ky Pw Ntrch
RouteInterstate 165
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36889, -86.79972
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
Culvert6 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,941 (2021)
Projected traffic11,086 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD built?

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

What condition is WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD 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 Bald Knob-Select RD carry?

About 8,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns WN-9007 over Bald Knob-Select RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.