US Bridges

HR-9006 over Ky 1305

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 063B00087N

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

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Ky 1305 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HR-9006 over Ky 1305 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,477 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHR-9006
CrossesKy 1305
Location2.5 MI E of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 9006
Coordinates37.11, -83.99972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ky 1305 built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over Ky 1305 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over Ky 1305 carry?

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

How long is HR-9006 over Ky 1305?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Ky 1305?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.