US Bridges

KY-9009 over Trace Fork Creek

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .1 MI W-Old Toll Plz XT46 · Structure no. 119B00048N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over Trace Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9009 over Trace Fork 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 4,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,015 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesTrace Fork Creek
Location.1 MI W-Old Toll Plz XT46
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74333, -83.50417
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,015 (2022)
Projected traffic4,015 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9009 over Trace Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-9009 over Trace Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-9009 over Trace Fork Creek carry?

About 4,015 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-9009 over Trace Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-9009 over Trace Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.