US Bridges

Ky 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · Wbl Ovr Ky 15 Interchange · Structure no. 119B00053L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715 is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715 in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,230 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 9000
CrossesKy 15 & Ky 715
LocationWbl Ovr Ky 15 Interchange
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75306, -83.60556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2021)
Projected traffic5,230 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715 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 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715 carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 9000 over Ky 15 & Ky 715?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.