US Bridges

HR-9006 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .85 MI East of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 063B00082N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HR-9006 over CSX Railroad in Laurel 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 16,187 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,187 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.85 MI East of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14444, -84.08667
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,187 (2022)
Projected traffic16,187 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over CSX Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 16,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HR-9006 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.