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KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · .65 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 200 · Structure no. 116B00026N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 656 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1009
CrossesJennings Hollow
Location.65 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 200
RouteState Highway 1009
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72, -84.96778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Jennings Hollow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1009 over Jennings Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.