FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRATCHER HILL RD

Carrying BRATCHER HILL RD over SWEEPSTAKES RUN

1.2 MI SE JCT KY 142, Daviess, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRATCHER HILL RD

The BRATCHER HILL RD bridge in Daviess, Kentucky carries BRATCHER HILL RD over SWEEPSTAKES RUN. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 76 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.9 metric tons.

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

How BRATCHER HILL RD compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Kentucky bridges
283
Bridges in Daviess · 15 in Poor condition
BRATCHER HILL RD 28.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
76 vehicles/day
Structure Number
030C00174N

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRATCHER HILL RD 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 BRATCHER HILL RD 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 BRATCHER HILL RD?

BRATCHER HILL RD in Daviess, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRATCHER HILL RD inspected?

BRATCHER HILL RD'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 76 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRATCHER HILL RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BRATCHER HILL RD?

BRATCHER HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRATCHER HILL RD?

BRATCHER HILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRATCHER HILL RD and does age affect safety?

BRATCHER HILL RD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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