US Bridges

LN-9008 over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · Ebl 4.0 MI W of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100B00074R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,746 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,188
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN-9008 over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LN-9008 over Fishing Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,188 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,188 by 2040. The structure is 1,746 ft (532.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLN-9008
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationEbl 4.0 MI W of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0975, -84.69139
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,746 ft (532.2 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,188 (2020)
Projected traffic4,188 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN-9008 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN-9008 over Fishing Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LN-9008 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 4,188 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is LN-9008 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 1,746 ft (532.2 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LN-9008 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.