US Bridges

KY-1009 over Gap Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · .05 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 696 · Structure no. 116B00037N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1009 over Gap Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-1009 over Gap Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 656 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKY-1009
CrossesGap Creek
Location.05 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 696
RouteState Highway 1009
Coordinates36.74889, -84.99111
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1009 over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1009 over Gap 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 Gap Creek carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1009 over Gap Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns KY-1009 over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.