BEACON HILL ROAD
Carrying BEACON HILL ROAD over WOLF RUN
.2 MI E OF JCT LANE ALLEN, Fayette, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BEACON HILL ROAD
The BEACON HILL ROAD bridge in Fayette, Kentucky carries BEACON HILL ROAD over WOLF RUN. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,702 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 culvert 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 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BEACON HILL ROAD 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
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,702 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 034C00045N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BEACON HILL 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 BEACON HILL 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 BEACON HILL ROAD?
BEACON HILL ROAD in Fayette, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BEACON HILL ROAD inspected?
BEACON HILL 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 2,702 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEACON HILL 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 BEACON HILL ROAD?
BEACON HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BEACON HILL ROAD?
BEACON HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BEACON HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
BEACON HILL ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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