US Bridges

HR-9006 over Bull Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .25 MI East of JCT Ky 118 · Structure no. 066B00047N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HR-9006 over Bull Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,196 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,196 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesBull Creek
Location.25 MI East of JCT Ky 118
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18694, -83.42444
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating92.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,196 (2023)
Projected traffic5,196 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HR-9006 over Bull 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 Bull Creek carry?

About 5,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HR-9006 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.