US Bridges

HR-9006 over Urban RD

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI East of Laurel Cl · Structure no. 026B00065N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Urban RD is a concrete tee beam carrying HR-9006 over Urban RD in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,477 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesUrban RD
Location3.5 MI East of Laurel Cl
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12806, -83.87194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,477 (2023)
Projected traffic8,477 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over Urban RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HR-9006 over Urban RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over Urban RD carry?

About 8,477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HR-9006 over Urban RD?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Urban RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.