KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek
GoodBoone County, Kentucky · .8 MI E. JCT Ky · Structure no. 008B00076N
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,834
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 36,834 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,834 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-18 over 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 KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 36,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns KY-18 over Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.