FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CROMWELL WAY

Carrying CROMWELL WAY over ELKHORN CREEK

.6 MI E - CLAYS MILL RD, Fayette, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CROMWELL WAY

The CROMWELL WAY bridge in Fayette, Kentucky carries CROMWELL WAY over ELKHORN CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,796 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How CROMWELL WAY compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
200
Bridges in Fayette · 11 in Poor condition
CROMWELL WAY 16.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,796 vehicles/day
Structure Number
034C00068N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CROMWELL WAY 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 CROMWELL WAY 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 CROMWELL WAY?

CROMWELL WAY in Fayette, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CROMWELL WAY inspected?

CROMWELL WAY'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 1,796 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CROMWELL WAY 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 CROMWELL WAY?

CROMWELL WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CROMWELL WAY?

CROMWELL WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CROMWELL WAY and does age affect safety?

CROMWELL WAY was built in 1950, making it 76 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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