HR-9006 over Red Bird River
FairPosted for loadClay County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI West of Leslie Cl · Structure no. 026B00082N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 618 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,924
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HR-9006 over Red Bird River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HR-9006 over Red Bird River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,924 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,924 by 2042. The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HR-9006 over Red Bird River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is HR-9006 over Red Bird River 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 Red Bird River carry?
About 4,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is HR-9006 over Red Bird River?
The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HR-9006 over Red Bird River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.