US Bridges

KY-9009 over KY-2491

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 119B00089R

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9009 over KY-2491 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9009 over KY-2491 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 4,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,015 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 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-2491
Location_
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74278, -83.47472
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,015 (2022)
Projected traffic4,015 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9009 over KY-2491 built?

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

What condition is KY-9009 over KY-2491 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-2491 carry?

About 4,015 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-9009 over KY-2491?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9009 over KY-2491?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.