FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALLIS CHALMERS DR.

Carrying ALLIS CHALMERS DR. over TYGARTS CREEK

836' E. of Jct KY 1025, Carter, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALLIS CHALMERS DR.

The ALLIS CHALMERS DR. bridge in Carter, Kentucky carries ALLIS CHALMERS DR. over TYGARTS CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 2.7 metric tons.

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

How ALLIS CHALMERS DR. compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
189
Bridges in Carter · 12 in Poor condition
ALLIS CHALMERS DR. 2.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
4.1 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022C00061N

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

ALLIS CHALMERS DR. 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 ALLIS CHALMERS DR. against other structures in Carter 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 ALLIS CHALMERS DR.?

ALLIS CHALMERS DR. in Carter, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALLIS CHALMERS DR. inspected?

ALLIS CHALMERS DR.'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALLIS CHALMERS DR. 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 ALLIS CHALMERS DR.?

ALLIS CHALMERS DR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALLIS CHALMERS DR.?

ALLIS CHALMERS DR. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ALLIS CHALMERS DR. and does age affect safety?

ALLIS CHALMERS DR. was built in 2000, making it 26 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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