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KY-9000 over Pecks Creek

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of KY11&15 Ovrpss · Structure no. 099B00004N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 over Pecks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9000 over Pecks Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9000
CrossesPecks Creek
Location.3 MI W of KY11&15 Ovrpss
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84389, -83.81889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,788 (2021)
Projected traffic8,788 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 KY-9000 over Pecks Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-9000 over Pecks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-9000 over Pecks Creek carry?

About 8,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-9000 over Pecks Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns KY-9000 over Pecks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.