FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-504

Carrying KY-504 over BIG CANEY CREEK

.10 MI SOU. OF JCT KY 649, Elliott, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-504

The KY-504 bridge in Elliott, Kentucky carries KY-504 over BIG CANEY CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 919 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 97.2 metric tons.

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

How KY-504 compares

▲ 58.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
53
Bridges in Elliott · 8 in Poor condition
KY-504 97.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
919 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032B00017N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-504 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-504 against other structures in Elliott 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-504?

KY-504 in Elliott, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-504 inspected?

KY-504'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 919 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-504 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-504?

KY-504 has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-504?

KY-504 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-504 and does age affect safety?

KY-504 was built in 1966, making it 60 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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