US Bridges

Bender RD over Big Bone Creek

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 1925 · Structure no. 008C00019N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bender RD over Big Bone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bender RD over Big Bone Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBender RD
CrossesBig Bone Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1925
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.87583, -84.75667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic43 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bender RD over Big Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bender RD over Big Bone 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 Bender RD over Big Bone Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bender RD over Big Bone Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bender RD over Big Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.