US Bridges

HR-9006 over Horse Creek

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · .25 MI East of Ky 80 Ntrc · Structure no. 026B00070N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,924
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HR-9006 over Horse Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,924 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,924 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHR-9006
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.25 MI East of Ky 80 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9006
Coordinates37.135, -83.76417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,924 (2022)
Projected traffic4,924 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 HR-9006 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HR-9006 over Horse Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HR-9006 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.