US Bridges

HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI West of Ky 80 Ntrc · Structure no. 026B00068N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road is a concrete culvert carrying HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road 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 6 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesPaw Paw Road
Location3.3 MI West of Ky 80 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13889, -83.82056
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road 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 Paw Paw Road carry?

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

How long is HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns HR-9006 over Paw Paw Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.