FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INDEPENDENCE STATI

Carrying INDEPENDENCE STATI over BRUSHY FK OF BANKLICK CR

.76 MI NW OF JCT KY 17, Kenton, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INDEPENDENCE STATI

The INDEPENDENCE STATI bridge in Kenton, Kentucky carries INDEPENDENCE STATI over BRUSHY FK OF BANKLICK CR. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,978 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

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

How INDEPENDENCE STATI compares

▼ 11.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Kentucky bridges
142
Bridges in Kenton · 8 in Poor condition
INDEPENDENCE STATI 27.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,978 vehicles/day
Structure Number
059C00056N

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 INDEPENDENCE STATI 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 INDEPENDENCE STATI 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 INDEPENDENCE STATI?

INDEPENDENCE STATI in Kenton, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INDEPENDENCE STATI inspected?

INDEPENDENCE STATI'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 1,978 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDEPENDENCE STATI 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 INDEPENDENCE STATI?

INDEPENDENCE STATI has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INDEPENDENCE STATI?

INDEPENDENCE STATI is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is INDEPENDENCE STATI and does age affect safety?

INDEPENDENCE STATI 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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