FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOWLING BLVD

Carrying BOWLING BLVD over TRIB M FK BEARGRASS CRK

0.2 MI S OF US 60, Jefferson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOWLING BLVD

The BOWLING BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries BOWLING BLVD over TRIB M FK BEARGRASS CRK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,317 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 BOWLING BLVD 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
BOWLING BLVD 39.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
16.5
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
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
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
24.9 m (82 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,317 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056C00200N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOWLING BLVD 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 BOWLING BLVD 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 BOWLING BLVD?

BOWLING BLVD in Jefferson, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOWLING BLVD inspected?

BOWLING BLVD'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 16,317 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOWLING BLVD 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 BOWLING BLVD?

BOWLING BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOWLING BLVD?

BOWLING BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BOWLING BLVD and does age affect safety?

BOWLING BLVD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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