PETROLEUM RD
Carrying PETROLEUM RD over LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK
0.2 MI. E JCT US 31E, Allen, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PETROLEUM RD
The PETROLEUM RD bridge in Allen, Kentucky carries PETROLEUM RD over LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 164 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. This bridge is FHWA-classified as structurally deficient, a component scored 4 or below, which is a maintenance and funding flag, not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PETROLEUM RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Sufficiency Rating
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Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 164 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 002C00033N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
PETROLEUM RD is flagged structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order. Here is how to read that.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the most recent inspection, which can be up to 24 months old, treat them as a snapshot, not a live status.
- Understand what "structurally deficient" does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. What "structurally deficient" means
- Compare PETROLEUM RD against other structures in Allen 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 PETROLEUM RD?
PETROLEUM RD in Allen, Kentucky has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PETROLEUM RD inspected?
PETROLEUM RD follows the FHWA's national bridge inspection cycle. It carries about 164 vehicles per day.
What does "structurally deficient" mean for a bridge?
PETROLEUM RD is currently classified as structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order.
What is the inventory load rating for PETROLEUM RD?
PETROLEUM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PETROLEUM RD?
PETROLEUM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PETROLEUM RD and does age affect safety?
PETROLEUM RD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A structurally deficient rating does not mean a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel, it indicates the bridge requires repair or replacement. For current closure or safety information, contact your state DOT.
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