US Bridges

WN-9007 over Three Lick Fork

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of Wk Pw Ntrc · Structure no. 092B00073N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WN-9007 over Three Lick Fork is a concrete culvert carrying WN-9007 over Three Lick Fork 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 10,662 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,220 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWN-9007
CrossesThree Lick Fork
Location1.0 MI Nor. of Wk Pw Ntrc
RouteInterstate 165
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40194, -86.82167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,662 (2023)
Projected traffic13,220 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Three Lick Fork built?

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

What condition is WN-9007 over Three Lick Fork 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 Three Lick Fork carry?

About 10,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WN-9007 over Three Lick Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns WN-9007 over Three Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.