FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CRUISE CREEK RD

Carrying CRUISE CREEK RD over LITTLE CRUISES CREEK

1.3 MI SW OF JCT KY 14, Kenton, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CRUISE CREEK RD

The CRUISE CREEK RD bridge in Kenton, Kentucky carries CRUISE CREEK RD over LITTLE CRUISES CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.2 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 154 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.2 metric tons.

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

How CRUISE CREEK RD compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Kentucky bridges
142
Bridges in Kenton · 8 in Poor condition
CRUISE CREEK RD 35.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
35.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2013
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.2 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
154 vehicles/day
Structure Number
059C00012N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CRUISE CREEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CRUISE CREEK RD against other structures in Kenton 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 CRUISE CREEK RD?

CRUISE CREEK RD in Kenton, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CRUISE CREEK RD inspected?

CRUISE CREEK RD'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 154 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRUISE CREEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CRUISE CREEK RD?

CRUISE CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CRUISE CREEK RD?

CRUISE CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CRUISE CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

CRUISE CREEK RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.

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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