US Bridges

KY-9009 over Gilmore Road

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 1953 · Structure no. 119B00042N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over Gilmore Road is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-9009 over Gilmore Road 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 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesGilmore Road
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1953
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75611, -83.37
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9009 over Gilmore Road built?

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

What condition is KY-9009 over Gilmore Road 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 Road carry?

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

How long is KY-9009 over Gilmore Road?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over Gilmore Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.