FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Combs Bridge Road

Carrying Combs Bridge Road over Left Fk of Beaver Creek

0.01 M E of JCT KY-122, Floyd, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Combs Bridge Road

The Combs Bridge Road bridge in Floyd, Kentucky carries Combs Bridge Road over Left Fk of Beaver Creek. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.4 metric tons.

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

How Combs Bridge Road compares

▼ 7.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Kentucky bridges
161
Bridges in Floyd · 13 in Poor condition
Combs Bridge Road 31.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.7
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
036C00078N

Condition Analysis

  • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Combs Bridge 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 Combs Bridge Road 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 Combs Bridge Road?

Combs Bridge Road in Floyd, Kentucky has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Combs Bridge Road inspected?

Combs Bridge 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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Combs Bridge Road is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Combs Bridge Road?

Combs Bridge Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Combs Bridge Road?

Combs Bridge Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Combs Bridge Road and does age affect safety?

Combs Bridge Road was built in 2022, making it 4 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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