OLD FRANKFORT PIKE
Carrying OLD FRANKFORT PIKE over TOWN BRANCH
.7 MI. W. OF KY 922, Fayette, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD FRANKFORT PIKE
The OLD FRANKFORT PIKE bridge in Fayette, Kentucky carries OLD FRANKFORT PIKE over TOWN BRANCH. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 30.9 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,266 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD FRANKFORT PIKE 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
- 2000
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 30.9 m (101 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,266 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 034B00155N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD FRANKFORT PIKE 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 OLD FRANKFORT PIKE 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 OLD FRANKFORT PIKE?
OLD FRANKFORT PIKE in Fayette, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD FRANKFORT PIKE inspected?
OLD FRANKFORT PIKE'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 4,266 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD FRANKFORT PIKE 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 OLD FRANKFORT PIKE?
OLD FRANKFORT PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD FRANKFORT PIKE?
OLD FRANKFORT PIKE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD FRANKFORT PIKE and does age affect safety?
OLD FRANKFORT PIKE was built in 2000, making it 26 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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