FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH FORBES ROAD

Carrying SOUTH FORBES ROAD over TOWN BRANCH

300FT NOR. OF JCT KY 1681, Fayette, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH FORBES ROAD

The SOUTH FORBES ROAD bridge in Fayette, Kentucky carries SOUTH FORBES ROAD over TOWN BRANCH. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,887 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.3 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH FORBES ROAD compares

▲ 13.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Kentucky bridges
200
Bridges in Fayette · 11 in Poor condition
SOUTH FORBES ROAD 52.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,887 vehicles/day
Structure Number
034B00108N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH FORBES ROAD 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 SOUTH FORBES ROAD against other structures in Fayette 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 SOUTH FORBES ROAD?

SOUTH FORBES ROAD in Fayette, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH FORBES ROAD inspected?

SOUTH FORBES ROAD'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 7,887 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH FORBES ROAD 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 SOUTH FORBES ROAD?

SOUTH FORBES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH FORBES ROAD?

SOUTH FORBES ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH FORBES ROAD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH FORBES ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

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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