FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY

Carrying MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY over MUDDY FORK

0.25 MI S OF RIVER RD, Jefferson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY

The MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY over MUDDY FORK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,352 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Kentucky bridges
662
Bridges in Jefferson · 32 in Poor condition
MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY 39.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,352 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056C00101N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY 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 MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY 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 MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY?

MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY in Jefferson, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY inspected?

MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY'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 1,352 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY 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 MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY?

MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY?

MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY and does age affect safety?

MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY was built in 1966, making it 60 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.