PW 9004 (Breathitt over Interstate 24
Christian County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- PW 9004 (Breathitt over Interstate 24 in Christian County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,118 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 72 of the 299 inventoried bridges in Christian County rated good (24.1%); 9 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,111 ft |
| Location | 1.4 Mi. S of Mas-Bev. Rd. |
| NBI structure number | 024B00177L |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Christian County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River | 1957 | 22,658 | Good |
| I-24 over US 41A | 1974 | 21,639 | Fair |
| I-24-10 Nc over Nd (nat Defense) Railroa | 1974 | 21,639 | Good |
| I-24 over Nd (nat Defense) Railroa | 1974 | 21,639 | Good |
| I-24 over US 41A | 1974 | 19,186 | Fair |
| I-24-10 Nc over West Fork Red River | 1974 | 19,078 | Good |
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