FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREEDOM CHURCH RD

Carrying FREEDOM CHURCH RD over RUSSELL CREEK

2.0 MI SE OF KY 80, Adair, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREEDOM CHURCH RD

The FREEDOM CHURCH RD bridge in Adair, Kentucky carries FREEDOM CHURCH RD over RUSSELL CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 81 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 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 44.5 metric tons.

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

How FREEDOM CHURCH RD compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Kentucky bridges
143
Bridges in Adair · 11 in Poor condition
FREEDOM CHURCH RD 44.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.8 m (124 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
81 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001C00014N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FREEDOM CHURCH 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 FREEDOM CHURCH RD 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 FREEDOM CHURCH RD?

FREEDOM CHURCH RD in Adair, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FREEDOM CHURCH RD inspected?

FREEDOM CHURCH 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 81 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FREEDOM CHURCH 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 FREEDOM CHURCH RD?

FREEDOM CHURCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREEDOM CHURCH RD?

FREEDOM CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FREEDOM CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

FREEDOM CHURCH RD was built in 1969, making it 57 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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