PENNYRILE FOREST S
Carrying PENNYRILE FOREST S over CLIFTY CREEK
0.14 MI.W. JCT KY 398, Christian, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PENNYRILE FOREST S
The PENNYRILE FOREST S bridge in Christian, Kentucky carries PENNYRILE FOREST S over CLIFTY CREEK. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 PENNYRILE FOREST S compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1945
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 024B00142N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require 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
PENNYRILE FOREST S 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 PENNYRILE FOREST S 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 PENNYRILE FOREST S?
PENNYRILE FOREST S in Christian, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PENNYRILE FOREST S inspected?
PENNYRILE FOREST S'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 35 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENNYRILE FOREST S 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 PENNYRILE FOREST S?
PENNYRILE FOREST S has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PENNYRILE FOREST S?
PENNYRILE FOREST S is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is PENNYRILE FOREST S and does age affect safety?
PENNYRILE FOREST S was built in 1945, making it 81 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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