FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CEDAR GROVE CH. RD

Carrying CEDAR GROVE CH. RD over BEAR CREEK

2.2 MI W. JCT KY 259, Edmonson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CEDAR GROVE CH. RD

The CEDAR GROVE CH. RD bridge in Edmonson, Kentucky carries CEDAR GROVE CH. RD over BEAR CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 77 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.2 metric tons.

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

How CEDAR GROVE CH. RD compares

▼ 31.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Kentucky bridges
39
Bridges in Edmonson · 5 in Poor condition
CEDAR GROVE CH. RD 8.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
33.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
8.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
77 vehicles/day
Structure Number
031C00005N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CEDAR GROVE CH. RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CEDAR GROVE CH. RD against other structures in Edmonson 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 CEDAR GROVE CH. RD?

CEDAR GROVE CH. RD in Edmonson, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CEDAR GROVE CH. RD inspected?

CEDAR GROVE CH. 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 77 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CEDAR GROVE CH. RD?

CEDAR GROVE CH. RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CEDAR GROVE CH. RD?

CEDAR GROVE CH. RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CEDAR GROVE CH. RD and does age affect safety?

CEDAR GROVE CH. RD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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