US Bridges

KY-9000 over Red River

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.8M E of Ky 15 Ntrch · Structure no. 099B00024R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-9000 over Red River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-9000 over 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 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 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-9000
CrossesRed River
LocationEbl 1.8M E of Ky 15 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84778, -83.92167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2022)
Projected traffic3,177 by 2042
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 Red River built?

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

What condition is KY-9000 over Red River 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 2024.

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

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-9000 over Red River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-9000 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.