FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Conley Fork

Carrying Conley Fork over Spurlock Creek

15' W of JCT KY-122, Floyd, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Conley Fork

The Conley Fork bridge in Floyd, Kentucky carries Conley Fork over Spurlock Creek. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

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

How Conley Fork compares

▼ 19.2
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Kentucky bridges
161
Bridges in Floyd · 13 in Poor condition
Conley Fork 20.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
6.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1901
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
3.8 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
036C00076N

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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

Conley Fork 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 Conley Fork against other structures in Floyd 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 Conley Fork?

Conley Fork in Floyd, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Conley Fork inspected?

Conley Fork'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 260 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Conley Fork 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 Conley Fork?

Conley Fork has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Conley Fork?

Conley Fork is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Conley Fork and does age affect safety?

Conley Fork was built in 1901, making it 125 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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