EB-9004 over Groves Creek
FairWebster County, Kentucky · Nbl 1.0 MI N of Ky 56 Ntr · Structure no. 117B00074R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,627
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB-9004 over Groves Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-9004 over Groves Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 6,627 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,217 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB-9004 over Groves Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB-9004 over Groves 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does EB-9004 over Groves Creek carry?
About 6,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is EB-9004 over Groves Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns EB-9004 over Groves Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.