US Bridges

Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of Mills LN · Structure no. 037C00040N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDove Creek RD
CrossesBoone Branch
Location0.25 MI E of Mills LN
RouteCounty Highway 1241
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11222, -84.89972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2006)
Projected traffic73 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Creek RD over Boone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.