FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHERRY CORNER RD

Carrying CHERRY CORNER RD over CULPEPPER HOLLOW

2.1 MI SE OF KY 121, Calloway, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHERRY CORNER RD

The CHERRY CORNER RD bridge in Calloway, Kentucky carries CHERRY CORNER RD over CULPEPPER HOLLOW. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.

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

How CHERRY CORNER RD compares

▼ 6.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Kentucky bridges
210
Bridges in Calloway · 23 in Poor condition
CHERRY CORNER RD 32.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
8.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018C00126N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

CHERRY CORNER 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 CHERRY CORNER RD against other structures in Calloway 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 CHERRY CORNER RD?

CHERRY CORNER RD in Calloway, Kentucky has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHERRY CORNER RD inspected?

CHERRY CORNER 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 190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHERRY CORNER 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 CHERRY CORNER RD?

CHERRY CORNER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHERRY CORNER RD?

CHERRY CORNER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHERRY CORNER RD and does age affect safety?

CHERRY CORNER RD was built in 1992, making it 34 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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