US Bridges

Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek

Good

Clark County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N. JCT Ky 1923 · Structure no. 025C00066N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 961 vehicles a day, projected to reach 961 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Boonesboro Nor
CrossesHowards Creek
Location1.1 MI N. JCT Ky 1923
RouteCounty Highway 1244
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95833, -84.22028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2019)
Projected traffic961 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 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 Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Boonesboro Nor over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.