HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek
FairPerry County, Kentucky · .4 MI W-Ky 451 Nw-Ntrch · Structure no. 097B00087N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 586 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,196
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big 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 2022.
How much traffic does HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek carry?
About 5,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek?
The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HR-9006 over Ky 80; Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.