FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JOHNSON CRK RD

Carrying JOHNSON CRK RD over JOHNSON CREEK

.1 MI E OF JCT US 68, Fleming, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JOHNSON CRK RD

The JOHNSON CRK RD bridge in Fleming, Kentucky carries JOHNSON CRK RD over JOHNSON CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.4 metric tons.

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

How JOHNSON CRK RD compares

▼ 22.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kentucky bridges
117
Bridges in Fleming · 6 in Poor condition
JOHNSON CRK RD 16.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.2
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31 vehicles/day
Structure Number
035C00039N

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOHNSON CRK RD 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 JOHNSON CRK RD against other structures in Fleming 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 JOHNSON CRK RD?

JOHNSON CRK RD in Fleming, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JOHNSON CRK RD inspected?

JOHNSON CRK RD'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 31 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOHNSON CRK RD 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 JOHNSON CRK RD?

JOHNSON CRK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JOHNSON CRK RD?

JOHNSON CRK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JOHNSON CRK RD and does age affect safety?

JOHNSON CRK RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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