FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD TAYLORSVILLE R

Carrying OLD TAYLORSVILLE R over CHENOWETH RUN

AT CHENOWETH RUN RD, Jefferson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD TAYLORSVILLE R

The OLD TAYLORSVILLE R bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries OLD TAYLORSVILLE R over CHENOWETH RUN. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,256 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, 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 16.3 metric tons.

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

How OLD TAYLORSVILLE R compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
662
Bridges in Jefferson · 32 in Poor condition
OLD TAYLORSVILLE R 16.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
20.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,256 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056C00024N

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD TAYLORSVILLE R 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 OLD TAYLORSVILLE R 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 OLD TAYLORSVILLE R?

OLD TAYLORSVILLE R in Jefferson, Kentucky, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD TAYLORSVILLE R inspected?

OLD TAYLORSVILLE R'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 1,256 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD TAYLORSVILLE R 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 OLD TAYLORSVILLE R?

OLD TAYLORSVILLE R has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD TAYLORSVILLE R?

OLD TAYLORSVILLE R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OLD TAYLORSVILLE R and does age affect safety?

OLD TAYLORSVILLE R was built in 1930, making it 96 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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