US Bridges

KY-9009 over Lacy Creek

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of Ky 1010 Op · Structure no. 119B00052N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over Lacy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9009 over Lacy 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesLacy Creek
Location.20 MI West of Ky 1010 Op
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74611, -83.40278
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Lacy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-9009 over Lacy 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 Lacy Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-9009 over Lacy Creek?

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

Who owns KY-9009 over Lacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.