FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH 10TH STREET

Carrying SOUTH 10TH STREET over RED DUCK CREEK

45" N. OF W. COLLEGE ST., Graves, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH 10TH STREET

The SOUTH 10TH STREET bridge in Graves, Kentucky carries SOUTH 10TH STREET over RED DUCK CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,698 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH 10TH STREET compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
380
Bridges in Graves · 36 in Poor condition
SOUTH 10TH STREET 16.3 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,698 vehicles/day
Structure Number
042C00199N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH 10TH STREET 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 SOUTH 10TH STREET 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 SOUTH 10TH STREET?

SOUTH 10TH STREET in Graves, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH 10TH STREET inspected?

SOUTH 10TH STREET'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 1,698 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH 10TH STREET 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 SOUTH 10TH STREET?

SOUTH 10TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH 10TH STREET?

SOUTH 10TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH 10TH STREET and does age affect safety?

SOUTH 10TH STREET was built in 1940, making it 86 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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