KY-1996
Carrying KY-1996 over STEVENS BRANCH CREEK
0.40 MI WEST OF JCT KY 10, Campbell, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KY-1996
The KY-1996 bridge in Campbell, Kentucky carries KY-1996 over STEVENS BRANCH CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 169 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KY-1996 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 169 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 019B00081N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-1996 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-1996 against other structures in Campbell 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-1996?
KY-1996 in Campbell, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KY-1996 inspected?
KY-1996'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 169 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-1996 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KY-1996?
KY-1996 has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KY-1996?
KY-1996 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KY-1996 and does age affect safety?
KY-1996 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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