US Bridges

HR-9006 over Sallys Branch Road

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .18 MI E of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 063B00085N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Sallys Branch Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HR-9006 over Sallys Branch Road 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,477 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesSallys Branch Road
Location.18 MI E of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12111, -84.03778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$946,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over Sallys Branch Road built?

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

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

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

How long is HR-9006 over Sallys Branch Road?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Sallys Branch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.