FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BARGER DR

Carrying BARGER DR over BARGER BRANCH

0.4 MILE WEST OF US 127, Casey, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BARGER DR

The BARGER DR bridge in Casey, Kentucky carries BARGER DR over BARGER BRANCH. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 38 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. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How BARGER DR compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
143
Bridges in Casey · 11 in Poor condition
BARGER DR 16.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
38 vehicles/day
Structure Number
023C00001N

How to read this record

BARGER 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 BARGER DR against other structures in Casey 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 BARGER DR?

BARGER DR in Casey, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BARGER DR inspected?

BARGER 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 38 vehicles per day.

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

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

BARGER DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BARGER DR?

BARGER DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BARGER DR and does age affect safety?

BARGER DR was built in 1925, making it 101 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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