US Bridges

Ky 9009 over Red River

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI West of 205 Ntr · Structure no. 119B00077R

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,287
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 9009 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 9009 over Red River in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,287 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,287 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesKy 9009
CrossesRed River
Location0.2 MI West of 205 Ntr
RouteState Highway 9009
Coordinates37.76528, -83.34694
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,287 (2022)
Projected traffic2,287 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Red River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 9009 over Red River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 9009 over Red River carry?

About 2,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 9009 over Red River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 9009 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.