US Bridges

KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 3424 · Structure no. 066B00051N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6279
CrossesHal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 3424
RouteState Highway 6279
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20528, -83.39917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk built?

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

What condition is KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk 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 KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6279 over Hal Rgrs Pkwy & Bull Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.