US Bridges

KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · Wbl .9 MI W-Slade Ntrchng · Structure no. 099B00012L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15 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 5 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 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-9000
CrossesKy 11 & Ky 15
LocationWbl .9 MI W-Slade Ntrchng
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80472, -83.71028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15 built?

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

What condition is KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15 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 Ky 11 & Ky 15 carry?

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

How long is KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9000 over Ky 11 & Ky 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.