LITTLE CAKE RD
Carrying LITTLE CAKE RD over BRYANT CREEK
2.4 MI W OF NE-JCT KY 206, Adair, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE CAKE RD
The LITTLE CAKE RD bridge in Adair, Kentucky carries LITTLE CAKE RD over BRYANT CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 89 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 LITTLE CAKE RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 89 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001C00028N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LITTLE CAKE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LITTLE CAKE 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 LITTLE CAKE RD?
LITTLE CAKE RD in Adair, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LITTLE CAKE RD inspected?
LITTLE CAKE 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 89 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE CAKE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LITTLE CAKE RD?
LITTLE CAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE CAKE RD?
LITTLE CAKE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LITTLE CAKE RD and does age affect safety?
LITTLE CAKE RD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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