TROJAN TRL
Carrying TROJAN TRL over SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK
0.3 MI. WEST JCT. KY 249, Barren, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TROJAN TRL
The TROJAN TRL bridge in Barren, Kentucky carries TROJAN TRL over SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,601 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TROJAN TRL compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,601 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 005C00051N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TROJAN TRL 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 TROJAN TRL 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 TROJAN TRL?
TROJAN TRL in Barren, 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 TROJAN TRL inspected?
TROJAN TRL'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 2,601 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TROJAN TRL 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 TROJAN TRL?
TROJAN TRL has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TROJAN TRL?
TROJAN TRL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is TROJAN TRL and does age affect safety?
TROJAN TRL was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
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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