US Bridges

WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · @ JCT W.H. Natcher Pkway · Structure no. 092B00072R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway 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 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,786 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesNatcher Parkway
Location@ JCT W.H. Natcher Pkway
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38444, -86.80917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2022)
Projected traffic3,786 by 2042
Trucks45%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway 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 WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.