FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-415

Carrying KY-415 over DUVALL CREEK

.10 MI WEST OF JCT KY 968, Clinton, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-415

The KY-415 bridge in Clinton, Kentucky carries KY-415 over DUVALL CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,032 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.2 metric tons.

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

How KY-415 compares

▲ 9.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Kentucky bridges
41
Bridges in Clinton · 3 in Poor condition
KY-415 48.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,032 vehicles/day
Structure Number
027B00028N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-415 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 KY-415 against other structures in Clinton 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 KY-415?

KY-415 in Clinton, 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 KY-415 inspected?

KY-415'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 1,032 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-415 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 KY-415?

KY-415 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-415?

KY-415 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-415 and does age affect safety?

KY-415 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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