US Bridges

HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · 200FT East of B41 · Structure no. 066B00042N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,701 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesUlysses Creek
Location200FT East of B41
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16722, -83.54139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2022)
Projected traffic3,701 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Ulysses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.