US Bridges

CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · .85 MI SW of JCT Ky 237 · Structure no. 008C00001N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,155 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1001
CrossesGunpowder Creek
Location.85 MI SW of JCT Ky 237
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.99417, -84.71611
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,155 (2022)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek carry?

About 8,155 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1001 over Gunpowder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.