WEST 2ND STREET
Carrying WEST 2ND STREET over HOUSTON CREEK
800 FT N-N.MAIN ST-PARIS, Bourbon, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST 2ND STREET
The WEST 2ND STREET bridge in Bourbon, Kentucky carries WEST 2ND STREET over HOUSTON CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,666 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST 2ND STREET 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
- 1937
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 24.7 m (81 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,666 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 009C00033N
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST 2ND 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 2ND STREET against other structures in Bourbon 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 2ND STREET?
WEST 2ND STREET in Bourbon, 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 WEST 2ND STREET inspected?
WEST 2ND 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 1,666 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST 2ND STREET 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 WEST 2ND STREET?
WEST 2ND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST 2ND STREET?
WEST 2ND STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WEST 2ND STREET and does age affect safety?
WEST 2ND STREET was built in 1937, making it 89 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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