MCDONALD RD
Carrying MCDONALD RD over WESTERN KENTUCKY PARKWAY
.9 MI S OF JCT US 62, Grayson, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MCDONALD RD
The MCDONALD RD bridge in Grayson, Kentucky carries MCDONALD RD over WESTERN KENTUCKY PARKWAY. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 11,155 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MCDONALD RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,155 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 043B00073N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MCDONALD 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 MCDONALD RD against other structures in Grayson 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 MCDONALD RD?
MCDONALD RD in Grayson, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MCDONALD RD inspected?
MCDONALD 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 11,155 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCDONALD RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MCDONALD RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MCDONALD RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining MCDONALD RD?
Ownership is not specified for MCDONALD RD in the NBI.
How old is MCDONALD RD and does age affect safety?
MCDONALD RD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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