US Bridges

Wk 9001 over US 231

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI E JCT I 165 · Structure no. 092B00187R

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wk 9001 over US 231 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wk 9001 over US 231 in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,648 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWk 9001
CrossesUS 231
Location2.2 MI E JCT I 165
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3675, -86.8425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,648 (2023)
Projected traffic5,648 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wk 9001 over US 231 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wk 9001 over US 231 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 US 231 carry?

About 5,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Wk 9001 over US 231?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wk 9001 over US 231?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.