US Bridges

HR-9006 over Sallys Branch

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .15 MI E of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 063B00084N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Sallys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying HR-9006 over Sallys Branch 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 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,477 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesSallys Branch
Location.15 MI E of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12111, -84.03806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sallys Branch built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over Sallys Branch 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 Sallys Branch carry?

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

How long is HR-9006 over Sallys Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Sallys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.