FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY 155

Carrying KY 155 over CHENOWETH RUN

0.2 MI W OF KY 913, Jefferson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY 155

The KY 155 bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries KY 155 over CHENOWETH RUN. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.5 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,034 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 61.0 metric tons.

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

How KY 155 compares

▲ 21.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Kentucky bridges
662
Bridges in Jefferson · 32 in Poor condition
KY 155 61.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
61.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.5 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
16.6 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,034 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056B00461N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY 155 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 155 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 155?

KY 155 in Jefferson, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY 155 inspected?

KY 155'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 15,034 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY 155 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 KY 155?

KY 155 has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY 155?

KY 155 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY 155 and does age affect safety?

KY 155 was built in 2001, making it 25 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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