EDWARD T BREATHITT
Carrying EDWARD T BREATHITT over PENNYRILE PARKWAY
.2 MI SE OF JCT KY 1751, Hopkins, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EDWARD T BREATHITT
The EDWARD T BREATHITT bridge in Hopkins, Kentucky carries EDWARD T BREATHITT over PENNYRILE PARKWAY. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 30,484 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EDWARD T BREATHITT 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
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,484 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 054B00016N
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 EDWARD T BREATHITT 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EDWARD T BREATHITT?
EDWARD T BREATHITT in Hopkins, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EDWARD T BREATHITT inspected?
EDWARD T BREATHITT'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 30,484 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EDWARD T BREATHITT 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 EDWARD T BREATHITT?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for EDWARD T BREATHITT.
Who is responsible for maintaining EDWARD T BREATHITT?
Ownership is not specified for EDWARD T BREATHITT in the NBI.
How old is EDWARD T BREATHITT and does age affect safety?
EDWARD T BREATHITT was built in 1968, making it 58 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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