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KY-9009 over Gilmore Creek

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI East of KY1010 Ntr · Structure no. 119B00041N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over Gilmore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9009 over Gilmore Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,573 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location1.8 MI East of KY1010 Ntr
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75333, -83.37306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,573 (2022)
Projected traffic4,573 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-9009 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9009 over Gilmore 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-9009 over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 4,573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-9009 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.