FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WENDELL FORD EXPY

Carrying WENDELL FORD EXPY over OLD ICRR BED

WBL .30 MI NE OF GR RIV P, Daviess, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WENDELL FORD EXPY

The WENDELL FORD EXPY bridge in Daviess, Kentucky carries WENDELL FORD EXPY over OLD ICRR BED. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 67.1 meters (220 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,466 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 65.5 metric tons.

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

How WENDELL FORD EXPY compares

▲ 26.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
283
Bridges in Daviess · 15 in Poor condition
WENDELL FORD EXPY 65.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
65.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
67.1 m (220 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,466 vehicles/day
Structure Number
030B00069L

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WENDELL FORD EXPY 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 WENDELL FORD EXPY against other structures in Daviess 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 WENDELL FORD EXPY?

WENDELL FORD EXPY in Daviess, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WENDELL FORD EXPY inspected?

WENDELL FORD EXPY'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 19,466 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WENDELL FORD EXPY 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 WENDELL FORD EXPY?

WENDELL FORD EXPY has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WENDELL FORD EXPY?

WENDELL FORD EXPY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WENDELL FORD EXPY and does age affect safety?

WENDELL FORD EXPY was built in 1969, making it 57 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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