FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CANTON PIKE

Carrying CANTON PIKE over Walking track

.02 MI EAST OF JCT KY 100, Christian, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CANTON PIKE

The CANTON PIKE bridge in Christian, Kentucky carries CANTON PIKE over Walking track. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,591 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.6 metric tons.

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

How CANTON PIKE compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Kentucky bridges
300
Bridges in Christian · 10 in Poor condition
CANTON PIKE 40.6 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.8 m (147 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,591 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024B00113N

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CANTON PIKE 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 CANTON PIKE against other structures in Christian 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 CANTON PIKE?

CANTON PIKE in Christian, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CANTON PIKE inspected?

CANTON PIKE'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 6,591 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CANTON PIKE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CANTON PIKE?

CANTON PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CANTON PIKE?

CANTON PIKE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CANTON PIKE and does age affect safety?

CANTON PIKE was built in 1972, making it 54 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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