WEST MAIN STREET
Carrying WEST MAIN STREET over WATER STREET
.2 MI N OF MAIN ST-KY 90, Barren, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST MAIN STREET
The WEST MAIN STREET bridge in Barren, Kentucky carries WEST MAIN STREET over WATER STREET. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry. Daily traffic averages 127 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST MAIN STREET compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Masonry
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 127 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 005B00058N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST MAIN STREET 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 WEST MAIN STREET against other structures in Barren 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 WEST MAIN STREET?
WEST MAIN STREET in Barren, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST MAIN STREET inspected?
WEST MAIN STREET'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 127 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST MAIN STREET is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WEST MAIN STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WEST MAIN STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST MAIN STREET?
Ownership is not specified for WEST MAIN STREET in the NBI.
How old is WEST MAIN STREET and does age affect safety?
WEST MAIN STREET was built in 1959, making it 67 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.
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