BIG BONE LICK RD
Carrying BIG BONE LICK RD over BIG BONE CREEK
.1 MI SW OF JCT KY 338, Boone, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIG BONE LICK RD
The BIG BONE LICK RD bridge in Boone, Kentucky carries BIG BONE LICK RD over BIG BONE CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIG BONE LICK RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.3 m (83 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 225 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 008B00089N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIG BONE LICK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BIG BONE LICK RD against other structures in Boone and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BIG BONE LICK RD?
BIG BONE LICK RD in Boone, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIG BONE LICK RD inspected?
BIG BONE LICK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 225 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG BONE LICK RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIG BONE LICK RD?
BIG BONE LICK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIG BONE LICK RD?
BIG BONE LICK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BIG BONE LICK RD and does age affect safety?
BIG BONE LICK RD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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