FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPOUT SPRINGS RD

Carrying SPOUT SPRINGS RD over SPOUT SPRINGS CREEK

290 FT NE. OF JCT KY 76, Adair, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPOUT SPRINGS RD

The SPOUT SPRINGS RD bridge in Adair, Kentucky carries SPOUT SPRINGS RD over SPOUT SPRINGS CREEK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How SPOUT SPRINGS RD compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Kentucky bridges
143
Bridges in Adair · 11 in Poor condition
SPOUT SPRINGS RD 30.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001C00069N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 (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 SPOUT SPRINGS 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 SPOUT SPRINGS 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 SPOUT SPRINGS RD?

SPOUT SPRINGS RD in Adair, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SPOUT SPRINGS RD inspected?

SPOUT SPRINGS 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 19 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPOUT SPRINGS 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 SPOUT SPRINGS RD?

SPOUT SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPOUT SPRINGS RD?

SPOUT SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SPOUT SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?

SPOUT SPRINGS RD was built in 2007, making it 19 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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