US Bridges

Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT Ky 338 · Structure no. 008C00016N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bone Church RD
CrossesLanding Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT Ky 338
RouteCounty Highway 1201
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.89806, -84.77111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2006)
Projected traffic219 by 2026
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 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 Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bone Church RD over Landing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bone Church RD over Landing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.