US Bridges

KY-9009 over State RD Fork

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of Morgan Cl · Structure no. 119B00045N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,635
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over State RD Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9009 over State RD Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,635 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesKY-9009
CrossesState RD Fork
Location.10 MI West of Morgan Cl
RouteState Highway 9009
Coordinates37.76361, -83.33611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,635 (2016)
Projected traffic4,635 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State RD Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-9009 over State RD Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-9009 over State RD Fork carry?

About 4,635 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-9009 over State RD Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over State RD Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.