FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILLIE LONES ROAD

Carrying WILLIE LONES ROAD over PUNCHEON CREEK

1.3 MI E JCT KY 1333, Allen, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILLIE LONES ROAD

The WILLIE LONES ROAD bridge in Allen, Kentucky carries WILLIE LONES ROAD over PUNCHEON CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 141 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 49.6 metric tons.

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

How WILLIE LONES ROAD compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Kentucky bridges
88
Bridges in Allen · 5 in Poor condition
WILLIE LONES ROAD 49.6 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
141 vehicles/day
Structure Number
002C00062N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLIE LONES ROAD 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 WILLIE LONES ROAD 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 WILLIE LONES ROAD?

WILLIE LONES ROAD in Allen, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILLIE LONES ROAD inspected?

WILLIE LONES ROAD'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 141 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLIE LONES ROAD 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 WILLIE LONES ROAD?

WILLIE LONES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILLIE LONES ROAD?

WILLIE LONES ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WILLIE LONES ROAD and does age affect safety?

WILLIE LONES ROAD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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