KY-1951
Carrying KY-1951 over SNAG CREEK
2.4 MI. S.E KY 1019, Bracken, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KY-1951
The KY-1951 bridge in Bracken, Kentucky carries KY-1951 over SNAG CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, the FHWA classifies this bridge as structurally deficient, a maintenance flag, not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KY-1951 compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedCondition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.3 m (83 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 012B00027N
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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
KY-1951 is flagged structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order. Here is how to read that.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the most recent inspection, which can be up to 24 months old, treat them as a snapshot, not a live status.
- Understand what "structurally deficient" does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. What "structurally deficient" means
- Compare KY-1951 against other structures in Bracken 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 KY-1951?
KY-1951 in Bracken, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KY-1951 inspected?
KY-1951 follows the FHWA's national bridge inspection cycle. It carries about 36 vehicles per day.
What does "structurally deficient" mean for a bridge?
KY-1951 is currently classified as structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order.
What is the inventory load rating for KY-1951?
KY-1951 has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KY-1951?
KY-1951 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KY-1951 and does age affect safety?
KY-1951 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A structurally deficient rating does not mean a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel, it indicates the bridge requires repair or replacement. For current closure or safety information, contact your state DOT.
Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.