FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DWIGHT CURRY RD

Carrying DWIGHT CURRY RD over HUTICHISON BRANCH

136' E. OF JCT KY 1323, Adair, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DWIGHT CURRY RD

The DWIGHT CURRY RD bridge in Adair, Kentucky carries DWIGHT CURRY RD over HUTICHISON BRANCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29 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 5/9. 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 12.4 metric tons.

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

How DWIGHT CURRY RD compares

▼ 26.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Kentucky bridges
143
Bridges in Adair · 11 in Poor condition
DWIGHT CURRY RD 12.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.9
Serviceability /30
19.3
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001C00056N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DWIGHT CURRY 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 DWIGHT CURRY 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 DWIGHT CURRY RD?

DWIGHT CURRY RD in Adair, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DWIGHT CURRY RD inspected?

DWIGHT CURRY 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 29 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DWIGHT CURRY 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 DWIGHT CURRY RD?

DWIGHT CURRY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DWIGHT CURRY RD?

DWIGHT CURRY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DWIGHT CURRY RD and does age affect safety?

DWIGHT CURRY RD was built in 2003, making it 23 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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