US Bridges

Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · .4 MI S of JCT Ky 627 · Structure no. 025C00032N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,399
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,399 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Boonesborough
CrossesBr of Howard Creek
Location.4 MI S of JCT Ky 627
RouteCounty Highway 1244
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96722, -84.20944
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2019)
Projected traffic2,399 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Boonesborough over Br of Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.