FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-1529

Carrying KY-1529 over JACKSON PURCHASE PARKWAY

.9 MI W OF JCT US 45, Hickman, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: KY-1529

The KY-1529 bridge in Hickman, Kentucky carries KY-1529 over JACKSON PURCHASE PARKWAY. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 6,910 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How KY-1529 compares

123
Bridges in Hickman · 11 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
6,910 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053B00056N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-1529 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 KY-1529 against other structures in Hickman 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 KY-1529?

KY-1529 in Hickman, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-1529 inspected?

KY-1529'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 6,910 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-1529 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 KY-1529?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for KY-1529.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-1529?

Ownership is not specified for KY-1529 in the NBI.

How old is KY-1529 and does age affect safety?

KY-1529 was built in 1967, making it 59 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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