FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JULIAN M CAROLL PA

Carrying JULIAN M CAROLL PA over PANTHER CREEK OVERFLOW

SBL .50 MI E OF KY 301 OP, Graves, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JULIAN M CAROLL PA

The JULIAN M CAROLL PA bridge in Graves, Kentucky carries JULIAN M CAROLL PA over PANTHER CREEK OVERFLOW. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,987 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How JULIAN M CAROLL PA compares

▼ 15.6
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Kentucky bridges
380
Bridges in Graves · 36 in Poor condition
JULIAN M CAROLL PA 23.6 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
29.6 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,987 vehicles/day
Structure Number
042B00163L

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JULIAN M CAROLL PA 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 JULIAN M CAROLL PA against other structures in Graves 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 JULIAN M CAROLL PA?

JULIAN M CAROLL PA in Graves, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JULIAN M CAROLL PA inspected?

JULIAN M CAROLL PA'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 3,987 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JULIAN M CAROLL PA 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 JULIAN M CAROLL PA?

JULIAN M CAROLL PA has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JULIAN M CAROLL PA?

JULIAN M CAROLL PA is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is JULIAN M CAROLL PA and does age affect safety?

JULIAN M CAROLL PA was built in 1967, making it 59 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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