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KY-1009 over Potts Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · .65 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 116B00022N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1009 over Potts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1009 over Potts Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1009
CrossesPotts Creek
Location.65 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 1009
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77583, -84.995
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-1009 over Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1009 over Potts 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1009 over Potts Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1009 over Potts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1009 over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.