US Bridges

Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · W Ramp from HWY 205 · Structure no. 119B00079N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 9009
CrossesState Road Fork Creek
LocationW Ramp from HWY 205
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76583, -83.3475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2023)
Projected traffic572 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 State Road Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek 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 State Road Fork Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.