US Bridges

KY-9000 over Ky 213

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · Ebl @ Ky 213-STANTON-NTRC · Structure no. 099B00003R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 over Ky 213 is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-9000 over Ky 213 in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesKY-9000
CrossesKy 213
LocationEbl @ Ky 213-STANTON-NTRC
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.84111, -83.85833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2021)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9000 over Ky 213 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9000 over Ky 213 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-9000 over Ky 213 carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-9000 over Ky 213?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9000 over Ky 213?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.