BELLMEADE DR.
Carrying BELLMEADE DR. over OVER KESS CREEK
0.1 MI.SO. MACEDONIA ST., Graves, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BELLMEADE DR.
The BELLMEADE DR. bridge in Graves, Kentucky carries BELLMEADE DR. over OVER KESS CREEK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.6 meters (28 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BELLMEADE DR. 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
- 1974
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 042C00315N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELLMEADE DR. 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 BELLMEADE DR. 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 BELLMEADE DR.?
BELLMEADE DR. in Graves, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BELLMEADE DR. inspected?
BELLMEADE DR.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELLMEADE DR. 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 BELLMEADE DR.?
BELLMEADE DR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BELLMEADE DR.?
BELLMEADE DR. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BELLMEADE DR. and does age affect safety?
BELLMEADE DR. was built in 1974, making it 52 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.
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