FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-206

Carrying KY-206 over TRIB. OF SPRUCE PINE CRK

.1 MI OF CASEY CO. LINE, Adair, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-206

The KY-206 bridge in Adair, Kentucky carries KY-206 over TRIB. OF SPRUCE PINE CRK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 791 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 culvert 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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How KY-206 compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Kentucky bridges
143
Bridges in Adair · 11 in Poor condition
KY-206 34.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
9.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
791 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001B00079N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-206 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 KY-206 against other structures in Adair 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 KY-206?

KY-206 in Adair, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-206 inspected?

KY-206'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 791 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-206 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 KY-206?

KY-206 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-206?

KY-206 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-206 and does age affect safety?

KY-206 was built in 2000, making it 26 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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