US Bridges

Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · E Ramp to HWY 205 · Structure no. 119B00080N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
554
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 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 554 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 9009
CrossesState Road Fork Creek
LocationE Ramp to HWY 205
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.765, -83.34667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2023)
Projected traffic554 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 2018, making it 7 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 554 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 9009 over State Road Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.