US Bridges

KY-9000 over North Fork Red River

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.8 MI E of KY1184 Op · Structure no. 099B00008R

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

About this bridge

KY-9000 over North Fork Red River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-9000 over North Fork Red River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-9000
CrossesNorth Fork Red River
LocationEbl 2.8 MI E of KY1184 Op
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.84111, -83.76111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9000 over North Fork Red River built?

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

What condition is KY-9000 over North Fork Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-9000 over North Fork Red River carry?

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

How long is KY-9000 over North Fork Red River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9000 over North Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.