DEERFIELD ROAD
Carrying DEERFIELD ROAD over STOVALL CREEK
.7 MI W OF JCT KY 802, Ballard, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DEERFIELD ROAD
The DEERFIELD ROAD bridge in Ballard, Kentucky carries DEERFIELD ROAD over STOVALL CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, the FHWA classifies this bridge as structurally deficient, a maintenance 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 DEERFIELD ROAD compares
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Sufficiency Rating
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Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 004C00066N
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
DEERFIELD ROAD 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 DEERFIELD ROAD against other structures in Ballard 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 DEERFIELD ROAD?
DEERFIELD ROAD in Ballard, Kentucky has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DEERFIELD ROAD inspected?
DEERFIELD ROAD follows the FHWA's national bridge inspection cycle. It carries about 40 vehicles per day.
What does "structurally deficient" mean for a bridge?
DEERFIELD ROAD is currently classified as structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order.
What is the inventory load rating for DEERFIELD ROAD?
DEERFIELD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DEERFIELD ROAD?
DEERFIELD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DEERFIELD ROAD and does age affect safety?
DEERFIELD ROAD was built in 1988, making it 38 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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