FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PIENZA WAY

Carrying PIENZA WAY over BANKLICK CREEK

.2 MILES EAST OF KY-17, Kenton, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PIENZA WAY

The PIENZA WAY bridge in Kenton, Kentucky carries PIENZA WAY over BANKLICK CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.4 metric tons.

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

How PIENZA WAY compares

▼ 22.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kentucky bridges
142
Bridges in Kenton · 8 in Poor condition
PIENZA WAY 16.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
059C00068N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PIENZA WAY 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 PIENZA WAY 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 PIENZA WAY?

PIENZA WAY in Kenton, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PIENZA WAY inspected?

PIENZA WAY'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 130 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for PIENZA WAY?

PIENZA WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PIENZA WAY?

PIENZA WAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PIENZA WAY and does age affect safety?

PIENZA WAY was built in 2010, making it 16 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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