US Bridges

LN 9008 over US 27 North

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · @ US 27 N. JCT · Structure no. 100B00120L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN 9008 over US 27 North is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN 9008 over US 27 North in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,407 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesLN 9008
CrossesUS 27 North
Location@ US 27 N. JCT
RouteState Highway 9008
Coordinates37.12583, -84.63694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2022)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 LN 9008 over US 27 North built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN 9008 over US 27 North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does LN 9008 over US 27 North carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LN 9008 over US 27 North?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LN 9008 over US 27 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.