US Bridges

KY-9009 over KY-191

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 119B00088R

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over KY-191 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9009 over KY-191 in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,336 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9009
CrossesKY-191
Location_
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74278, -83.50556
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,336 (2022)
Projected traffic4,336 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9009 over KY-191 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9009 over KY-191 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-9009 over KY-191 carry?

About 4,336 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-9009 over KY-191?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over KY-191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.