US Bridges

HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .4 MI West of Ky 80 Ntrc · Structure no. 026B00067N

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

About this bridge

HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R is a concrete tee beam carrying HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesHOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R
Location.4 MI West of Ky 80 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13806, -83.83556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R 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 HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R carry?

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

How long is HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over HOUSE'BR-HOOKER Br R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.