FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MENEFEE RD

Carrying MENEFEE RD over NO.FK. GRASSY CREEK

.1 MI S-KY2046&N-GRANT CL, Kenton, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MENEFEE RD

The MENEFEE RD bridge in Kenton, Kentucky carries MENEFEE RD over NO.FK. GRASSY CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, 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 13.6 metric tons.

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

How MENEFEE RD compares

▼ 25.6
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Kentucky bridges
142
Bridges in Kenton · 8 in Poor condition
MENEFEE RD 13.6 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.5
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 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
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31 vehicles/day
Structure Number
059C00033N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

MENEFEE 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 MENEFEE 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 MENEFEE RD?

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

How often is MENEFEE RD inspected?

MENEFEE 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 31 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MENEFEE 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 MENEFEE RD?

MENEFEE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MENEFEE RD?

MENEFEE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MENEFEE RD and does age affect safety?

MENEFEE RD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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