US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek
GoodBoone County, Kentucky · .02 Mi. SW Ky 237 · Structure no. 008B00070N
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over S. Fk Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.