FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KUKUIHAELE RD

Carrying KUKUIHAELE RD over WAIKOEKOE GULCH

0.4 MI E/MUD LN, Hawaii, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KUKUIHAELE RD

The KUKUIHAELE RD bridge in Hawaii, Hawaii carries KUKUIHAELE RD over WAIKOEKOE GULCH. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Hawaii bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

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

How KUKUIHAELE RD compares

▲ 64.0
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Hawaii bridges
241
Bridges in Hawaii · 10 in Poor condition
KUKUIHAELE RD 97.2 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001480001100001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KUKUIHAELE 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 KUKUIHAELE RD against other structures in Hawaii and across Hawaii. Hawaii 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 KUKUIHAELE RD?

KUKUIHAELE RD in Hawaii, Hawaii on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KUKUIHAELE RD inspected?

KUKUIHAELE 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for KUKUIHAELE RD?

KUKUIHAELE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KUKUIHAELE RD?

KUKUIHAELE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KUKUIHAELE RD and does age affect safety?

KUKUIHAELE RD was built in 1981, making it 45 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.