FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN

Carrying SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN over UNNAMED STREAM

140 FT E OF LIME KILN LN, Jefferson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN

The SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,273 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 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 66.0 metric tons.

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

How SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN compares

▲ 26.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Kentucky bridges
662
Bridges in Jefferson · 32 in Poor condition
SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN 66.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
66.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,273 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056C00279N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN 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 SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN 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 SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN?

SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN 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 SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN inspected?

SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN'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 3,273 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN 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 SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN?

SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN?

SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN and does age affect safety?

SPRINGHOUSE FRM LN was built in 2008, making it 18 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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