FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARBRSON LN

Carrying HARBRSON LN over CHAPLIN RIVER

.1 MI E OF JCT KY 1856, Boyle, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARBRSON LN

The HARBRSON LN bridge in Boyle, Kentucky carries HARBRSON LN over CHAPLIN RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 253 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 7/9, 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 46.1 metric tons.

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

How HARBRSON LN compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Kentucky bridges
89
Bridges in Boyle · 3 in Poor condition
HARBRSON LN 46.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
253 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011C00007N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 HARBRSON LN 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 HARBRSON LN against other structures in Boyle 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 HARBRSON LN?

HARBRSON LN in Boyle, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARBRSON LN inspected?

HARBRSON LN'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 253 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARBRSON LN 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 HARBRSON LN?

HARBRSON LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARBRSON LN?

HARBRSON LN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HARBRSON LN and does age affect safety?

HARBRSON LN was built in 1950, making it 76 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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