FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BEWLEY HOLLOW RD

Carrying BEWLEY HOLLOW RD over BR OF MILL CREEK

1.6 MI S OF JCT KY 434, Hardin, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BEWLEY HOLLOW RD

The BEWLEY HOLLOW RD bridge in Hardin, Kentucky carries BEWLEY HOLLOW RD over BR OF MILL CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,401 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.5 metric tons.

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

How BEWLEY HOLLOW RD compares

▼ 18.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Kentucky bridges
223
Bridges in Hardin · 9 in Poor condition
BEWLEY HOLLOW RD 20.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.6
Serviceability /30
12.6
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,401 vehicles/day
Structure Number
047C00013N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, 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 BEWLEY HOLLOW 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 BEWLEY HOLLOW RD against other structures in Hardin 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 BEWLEY HOLLOW RD?

BEWLEY HOLLOW RD in Hardin, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BEWLEY HOLLOW RD inspected?

BEWLEY HOLLOW 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 1,401 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEWLEY HOLLOW RD 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 BEWLEY HOLLOW RD?

BEWLEY HOLLOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BEWLEY HOLLOW RD?

BEWLEY HOLLOW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BEWLEY HOLLOW RD and does age affect safety?

BEWLEY HOLLOW RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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