FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY 841

Carrying KY 841 over BIG BEE LICK CREEK

1.8 MI W OF KY 1020, Jefferson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
98 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY 841

The KY 841 bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries KY 841 over BIG BEE LICK CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 51,078 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 98.0 metric tons.

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

How KY 841 compares

▲ 58.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
662
Bridges in Jefferson · 32 in Poor condition
KY 841 98.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
98.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
51,078 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056B00358N

How to read this record

KY 841 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare KY 841 against other structures in Jefferson 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 841?

KY 841 in Jefferson, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY 841 inspected?

KY 841'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 51,078 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY 841 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KY 841?

KY 841 has an NBI inventory load rating of 98.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY 841?

KY 841 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY 841 and does age affect safety?

KY 841 was built in 1985, making it 41 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.