FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EB-9004

Carrying EB-9004 over BR OF CANOE CRK

.20 MI NOR. OF AUDUBON PW, Henderson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EB-9004

The EB-9004 bridge in Henderson, Kentucky carries EB-9004 over BR OF CANOE CRK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,747 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.0 metric tons.

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

How EB-9004 compares

▲ 38.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Kentucky bridges
186
Bridges in Henderson · 9 in Poor condition
EB-9004 78.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
78.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,747 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051B00061N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EB-9004 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 EB-9004 against other structures in Henderson 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 EB-9004?

EB-9004 in Henderson, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EB-9004 inspected?

EB-9004'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 20,747 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB-9004 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 EB-9004?

EB-9004 has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EB-9004?

EB-9004 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is EB-9004 and does age affect safety?

EB-9004 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

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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