MOUNTAIN PKY NC
Carrying MOUNTAIN PKY NC over OLD RR BED
WBL 2.2 MI E OF KY 1960, Clark, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MOUNTAIN PKY NC
The MOUNTAIN PKY NC bridge in Clark, Kentucky carries MOUNTAIN PKY NC over OLD RR BED. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 86.9 meters (285 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,075 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MOUNTAIN PKY NC 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
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 86.9 m (285 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,075 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 025B00057L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MOUNTAIN PKY NC 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 MOUNTAIN PKY NC against other structures in Clark 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 MOUNTAIN PKY NC?
MOUNTAIN PKY NC in Clark, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MOUNTAIN PKY NC inspected?
MOUNTAIN PKY NC'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 7,075 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOUNTAIN PKY NC 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 MOUNTAIN PKY NC?
MOUNTAIN PKY NC has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MOUNTAIN PKY NC?
MOUNTAIN PKY NC is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MOUNTAIN PKY NC and does age affect safety?
MOUNTAIN PKY NC was built in 1962, making it 64 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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