FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA

Carrying ARMSTRONG MILL ROA over BR OF W.HICKMAN CREEK

.2MI E-TATES CR RD-KY1974, Fayette, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARMSTRONG MILL ROA

The ARMSTRONG MILL ROA bridge in Fayette, Kentucky carries ARMSTRONG MILL ROA over BR OF W.HICKMAN CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,760 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 30.8 metric tons.

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

How ARMSTRONG MILL ROA compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Kentucky bridges
200
Bridges in Fayette · 11 in Poor condition
ARMSTRONG MILL ROA 30.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.3
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
15.5 m (51 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,760 vehicles/day
Structure Number
034C00025N

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA 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 ARMSTRONG MILL ROA 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 ARMSTRONG MILL ROA?

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA in Fayette, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ARMSTRONG MILL ROA inspected?

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA'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 8,760 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARMSTRONG MILL ROA 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 ARMSTRONG MILL ROA?

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARMSTRONG MILL ROA?

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ARMSTRONG MILL ROA and does age affect safety?

ARMSTRONG MILL ROA was built in 1970, making it 56 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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