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KY-9000 over Moreland Branch

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Powell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W-Slade Ntrchng · Structure no. 099B00010N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 over Moreland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9000 over Moreland Branch in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9000
CrossesMoreland Branch
Location1.5 MI W-Slade Ntrchng
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81417, -83.71667
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 Moreland Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-9000 over Moreland Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-9000 over Moreland Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-9000 over Moreland Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-9000 over Moreland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.