ORLEANS BLVD
Carrying ORLEANS BLVD over FOWLERS CREEK
50 FOOT W OF JCT CR 5002, Boone, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ORLEANS BLVD
The ORLEANS BLVD bridge in Boone, Kentucky carries ORLEANS BLVD over FOWLERS CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,629 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ORLEANS BLVD 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
- 2002
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.4 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,629 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 008C00065N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ORLEANS BLVD 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 ORLEANS BLVD 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 ORLEANS BLVD?
ORLEANS BLVD in Boone, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ORLEANS BLVD inspected?
ORLEANS BLVD'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 5,629 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORLEANS BLVD 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 ORLEANS BLVD?
ORLEANS BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ORLEANS BLVD?
ORLEANS BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ORLEANS BLVD and does age affect safety?
ORLEANS BLVD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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