DRIFTWOOD DR
Carrying DRIFTWOOD DR over FURNACE FORK
.2 MI W OF JCT KY 52, Estill, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DRIFTWOOD DR
The DRIFTWOOD DR bridge in Estill, Kentucky carries DRIFTWOOD DR over FURNACE FORK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 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 1/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DRIFTWOOD DR compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 41 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 033C00007N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • 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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
DRIFTWOOD DR 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 DRIFTWOOD DR against other structures in Estill 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 DRIFTWOOD DR?
DRIFTWOOD DR in Estill, Kentucky has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DRIFTWOOD DR inspected?
DRIFTWOOD DR'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 41 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DRIFTWOOD DR 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 DRIFTWOOD DR?
DRIFTWOOD DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DRIFTWOOD DR?
DRIFTWOOD DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DRIFTWOOD DR and does age affect safety?
DRIFTWOOD DR was built in 1978, making it 48 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.
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