US Bridges

HR-9006 over Little Laurel River

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .40 MI SE of JCT Ky 472 · Structure no. 063B00083N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Little Laurel River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HR-9006 over Little Laurel River 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 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 11,193 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,193 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location.40 MI SE of JCT Ky 472
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1275, -84.04917
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,193 (2022)
Projected traffic11,193 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over Little Laurel River built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over Little Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over Little Laurel River carry?

About 11,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HR-9006 over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.