US Bridges

HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of Leslie Cl · Structure no. 097B00084N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road is a concrete culvert carrying HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road in Perry 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesHR-9006
CrossesRoad Fork Branch Road
Location1.5 MI East of Leslie Cl
RouteState Highway 9006
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24694, -83.30944
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road built?

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

What condition is HR-9006 over Road Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road carry?

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

How long is HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns HR-9006 over Road Fork Branch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.