FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STAFFORD HOLLOW RD

Carrying STAFFORD HOLLOW RD over ROCK QUARRY BRANCH

1.6 MI- E JCT KY 482, Allen, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STAFFORD HOLLOW RD

The STAFFORD HOLLOW RD bridge in Allen, Kentucky carries STAFFORD HOLLOW RD over ROCK QUARRY BRANCH. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 86 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How STAFFORD HOLLOW RD compares

▼ 17.2
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Kentucky bridges
88
Bridges in Allen · 5 in Poor condition
STAFFORD HOLLOW RD 22.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
86 vehicles/day
Structure Number
002C00045N

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STAFFORD HOLLOW 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 STAFFORD HOLLOW 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 STAFFORD HOLLOW RD?

STAFFORD HOLLOW RD in Allen, 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 STAFFORD HOLLOW RD inspected?

STAFFORD HOLLOW 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 86 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STAFFORD HOLLOW 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 STAFFORD HOLLOW RD?

STAFFORD HOLLOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STAFFORD HOLLOW RD?

STAFFORD HOLLOW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is STAFFORD HOLLOW RD and does age affect safety?

STAFFORD HOLLOW RD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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