KY-340
Carrying KY-340 over WESTERN KENTUCKY PARKWAY
9001 AT M.P. 87.662, Butler, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KY-340
The KY-340 bridge in Butler, Kentucky carries KY-340 over WESTERN KENTUCKY PARKWAY. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 7,571 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KY-340 compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,571 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016B00034N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-340 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 KY-340 against other structures in Butler 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-340?
KY-340 in Butler, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KY-340 inspected?
KY-340'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 7,571 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-340 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KY-340?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for KY-340.
Who is responsible for maintaining KY-340?
Ownership is not specified for KY-340 in the NBI.
How old is KY-340 and does age affect safety?
KY-340 was built in 1963, making it 63 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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