WALNUT LICK RD
Carrying WALNUT LICK RD over BIG SOUTH FORK
1 MI NW OF JCT KY 16, Gallatin, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WALNUT LICK RD
The WALNUT LICK RD bridge in Gallatin, Kentucky carries WALNUT LICK RD over BIG SOUTH FORK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 198 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WALNUT LICK RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Last Reconstructed
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 198 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 039C00005N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WALNUT LICK 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 WALNUT LICK RD against other structures in Gallatin and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WALNUT LICK RD?
WALNUT LICK RD in Gallatin, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WALNUT LICK RD inspected?
WALNUT LICK 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 198 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALNUT LICK 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 WALNUT LICK RD?
WALNUT LICK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WALNUT LICK RD?
WALNUT LICK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WALNUT LICK RD and does age affect safety?
WALNUT LICK RD was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.
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.
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