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KY-9000 over Brush Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of Clark Cl · Structure no. 099B00019N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-9000 over Brush 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.

It carries about 13,342 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,342 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9000
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.5 MI East of Clark Cl
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90528, -83.96778
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,342 (2023)
Projected traffic13,342 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-9000 over Brush 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 Brush Creek carry?

About 13,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-9000 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns KY-9000 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.