FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PEBBLE CREEK WAY

Carrying PEBBLE CREEK WAY over GUNPOWDER CREEK

.7 MI SE CAMP ERNST RD, Boone, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PEBBLE CREEK WAY

The PEBBLE CREEK WAY bridge in Boone, Kentucky carries PEBBLE CREEK WAY over GUNPOWDER CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 121 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PEBBLE CREEK WAY compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Kentucky bridges
138
Bridges in Boone · 6 in Poor condition
PEBBLE CREEK WAY 34.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
37.8 m (124 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
121 vehicles/day
Structure Number
008C00064N

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

PEBBLE CREEK WAY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PEBBLE CREEK WAY 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 PEBBLE CREEK WAY?

PEBBLE CREEK WAY in Boone, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PEBBLE CREEK WAY inspected?

PEBBLE CREEK WAY'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 121 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PEBBLE CREEK WAY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PEBBLE CREEK WAY?

PEBBLE CREEK WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PEBBLE CREEK WAY?

PEBBLE CREEK WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PEBBLE CREEK WAY and does age affect safety?

PEBBLE CREEK WAY was built in 1999, making it 27 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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