FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TROJAN TRAIL

Carrying TROJAN TRAIL over SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK

.15 MI-E JCT US 31E, Barren, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TROJAN TRAIL

The TROJAN TRAIL bridge in Barren, Kentucky carries TROJAN TRAIL over SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,687 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.

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

How TROJAN TRAIL compares

▼ 14.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Kentucky bridges
147
Bridges in Barren · 4 in Poor condition
TROJAN TRAIL 24.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.3
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,687 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005C00053N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 TROJAN TRAIL 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 TRAIL 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 TRAIL?

TROJAN TRAIL 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 TRAIL inspected?

TROJAN TRAIL'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 4,687 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TROJAN TRAIL 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 TRAIL?

TROJAN TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TROJAN TRAIL?

TROJAN TRAIL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TROJAN TRAIL and does age affect safety?

TROJAN TRAIL was built in 1995, making it 31 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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