CR 1174(SMITH CEME
Carrying CR 1174(SMITH CEME over PETER CREEK
.3 MILES EAST OF JCT 249, Barren, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 1174(SMITH CEME
The CR 1174(SMITH CEME bridge in Barren, Kentucky carries CR 1174(SMITH CEME over PETER CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 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 16.0 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 1174(SMITH CEME 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
- 2010
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 005C00059N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
CR 1174(SMITH CEME is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 1174(SMITH CEME 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 CR 1174(SMITH CEME?
CR 1174(SMITH CEME in Barren, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 1174(SMITH CEME inspected?
CR 1174(SMITH CEME'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 1174(SMITH CEME is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 1174(SMITH CEME?
CR 1174(SMITH CEME has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 1174(SMITH CEME?
CR 1174(SMITH CEME is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 1174(SMITH CEME and does age affect safety?
CR 1174(SMITH CEME was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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