FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROWN FARM RD

Carrying BROWN FARM RD over DANELS CREEK

300' W SW-TERM KY 108, Breckinridge, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROWN FARM RD

The BROWN FARM RD bridge in Breckinridge, Kentucky carries BROWN FARM RD over DANELS CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 97.2 metric tons.

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

How BROWN FARM RD compares

▲ 58.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
91
Bridges in Breckinridge · 7 in Poor condition
BROWN FARM RD 97.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014C00026N

How to read this record

BROWN FARM 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 BROWN FARM RD against other structures in Breckinridge 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 BROWN FARM RD?

BROWN FARM RD in Breckinridge, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROWN FARM RD inspected?

BROWN FARM 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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROWN FARM 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 BROWN FARM RD?

BROWN FARM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROWN FARM RD?

BROWN FARM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BROWN FARM RD and does age affect safety?

BROWN FARM RD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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