FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GUM BRANCH RD.

Carrying GUM BRANCH RD. over GUM BRANCH

_, Boone, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GUM BRANCH RD.

The GUM BRANCH RD. bridge in Boone, Kentucky carries GUM BRANCH RD. over GUM BRANCH. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.3 metric tons.

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

How GUM BRANCH RD. compares

▲ 18.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Kentucky bridges
138
Bridges in Boone · 6 in Poor condition
GUM BRANCH RD. 57.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
008C00078N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GUM BRANCH 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 GUM BRANCH 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 GUM BRANCH RD.?

GUM BRANCH RD. in Boone, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GUM BRANCH RD. inspected?

GUM BRANCH 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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GUM BRANCH 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 GUM BRANCH RD.?

GUM BRANCH RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GUM BRANCH RD.?

GUM BRANCH RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GUM BRANCH RD. and does age affect safety?

GUM BRANCH RD. was built in 2015, making it 11 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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