FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 1053 Coal Creek

Carrying CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek

On Coal Creek Road, Christian, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 1053 Coal Creek

The CR 1053 Coal Creek bridge in Christian, Kentucky carries CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 51 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.4 metric tons.

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

How CR 1053 Coal Creek compares

▼ 22.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kentucky bridges
300
Bridges in Christian · 10 in Poor condition
CR 1053 Coal Creek 16.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
16.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
51 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024C00206N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 1053 Coal Creek 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 CR 1053 Coal Creek 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 CR 1053 Coal Creek?

CR 1053 Coal Creek in Christian, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 1053 Coal Creek inspected?

CR 1053 Coal Creek'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 51 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 1053 Coal Creek 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 CR 1053 Coal Creek?

CR 1053 Coal Creek has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 1053 Coal Creek?

CR 1053 Coal Creek is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 1053 Coal Creek and does age affect safety?

CR 1053 Coal Creek was built in 2012, making it 14 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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