FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS

Carrying HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS over TRIB-S.FK.LITTLE RIVER

.4 MI WEST US 41A, Christian, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
72 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS

The HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS bridge in Christian, Kentucky carries HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS over TRIB-S.FK.LITTLE RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,942 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 72.3 metric tons.

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

How HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS compares

▲ 33.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Kentucky bridges
300
Bridges in Christian · 10 in Poor condition
HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS 72.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
6.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
72.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
25.0 m (82 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,942 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024B00146N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS 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 HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS 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 HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS?

HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS in Christian, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS inspected?

HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS'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 14,942 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS 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 HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS?

HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS?

HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS and does age affect safety?

HOPKINSVILLE BYPAS was built in 1993, making it 33 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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