US Bridges

WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI East of Ky 505 Op · Structure no. 092B00131N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,571 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,571 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location2.4 MI East of Ky 505 Op
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38778, -86.67083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,571 (2022)
Projected traffic7,571 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 7,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns WK-9001 over Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.