FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GILBERT'S CREEK RD

Carrying GILBERT'S CREEK RD over RT FK GILBERTS CREEK

.02 MI W. OF JCT KY 39, Garrard, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GILBERT'S CREEK RD

The GILBERT'S CREEK RD bridge in Garrard, Kentucky carries GILBERT'S CREEK RD over RT FK GILBERTS CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 214 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How GILBERT'S CREEK RD compares

▲ 4.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Kentucky bridges
67
Bridges in Garrard · 4 in Poor condition
GILBERT'S CREEK RD 43.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
214 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040C00052N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GILBERT'S CREEK 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 GILBERT'S CREEK RD against other structures in Garrard 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 GILBERT'S CREEK RD?

GILBERT'S CREEK RD in Garrard, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GILBERT'S CREEK RD inspected?

GILBERT'S CREEK 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 214 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GILBERT'S CREEK RD 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 GILBERT'S CREEK RD?

GILBERT'S CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GILBERT'S CREEK RD?

GILBERT'S CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GILBERT'S CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

GILBERT'S CREEK RD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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