FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAIRVIEW AVE

Carrying FAIRVIEW AVE over BR OF HARRIS FORK CREEK

250" S OF FIFTH STRE, Fulton, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAIRVIEW AVE

The FAIRVIEW AVE bridge in Fulton, Kentucky carries FAIRVIEW AVE over BR OF HARRIS FORK CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 233 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 6.2 metric tons.

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

How FAIRVIEW AVE compares

▼ 33.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Kentucky bridges
95
Bridges in Fulton · 11 in Poor condition
FAIRVIEW AVE 6.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
233 vehicles/day
Structure Number
038C00020N

How to read this record

FAIRVIEW AVE 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 FAIRVIEW AVE against other structures in Fulton 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 FAIRVIEW AVE?

FAIRVIEW AVE in Fulton, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAIRVIEW AVE inspected?

FAIRVIEW AVE'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 233 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAIRVIEW AVE 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 FAIRVIEW AVE?

FAIRVIEW AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAIRVIEW AVE?

FAIRVIEW AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAIRVIEW AVE and does age affect safety?

FAIRVIEW AVE was built in 1977, making it 49 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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