US Bridges

Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · 50 Foot W of JCT CR 5002 · Structure no. 008C00065N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,629
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,629 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,629 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrleans Blvd
CrossesFowlers Creek
Location50 Foot W of JCT CR 5002
RouteCity Street 1053
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.96222, -84.68444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,629 (2022)
Projected traffic5,629 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orleans Blvd over Fowlers 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek carry?

About 5,629 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Orleans Blvd over Fowlers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.