FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PINNACLE VW RD

Carrying PINNACLE VW RD over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK

0.4.MI S.E. US 25E, Bell, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PINNACLE VW RD

The PINNACLE VW RD bridge in Bell, Kentucky carries PINNACLE VW RD over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How PINNACLE VW RD compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
205
Bridges in Bell · 17 in Poor condition
PINNACLE VW RD 16.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007C00097N

How to read this record

PINNACLE VW RD 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 PINNACLE VW RD against other structures in Bell 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 PINNACLE VW RD?

PINNACLE VW RD in Bell, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PINNACLE VW RD inspected?

PINNACLE VW RD'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 1 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINNACLE VW RD 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 PINNACLE VW RD?

PINNACLE VW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PINNACLE VW RD?

PINNACLE VW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PINNACLE VW RD and does age affect safety?

PINNACLE VW RD was built in 1962, making it 64 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.

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

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