SASSAFRAS CREEK RD
Carrying SASSAFRAS CREEK RD over CARRS FORK SPILLWAY
1 MI. N OF KY 15 @ SPLWAY, Knott, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SASSAFRAS CREEK RD
The SASSAFRAS CREEK RD bridge in Knott, Kentucky carries SASSAFRAS CREEK RD over CARRS FORK SPILLWAY. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 304 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 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 81.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SASSAFRAS CREEK RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 304 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060C00054N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SASSAFRAS CREEK RD 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 SASSAFRAS CREEK RD against other structures in Knott 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 SASSAFRAS CREEK RD?
SASSAFRAS CREEK RD in Knott, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SASSAFRAS CREEK RD inspected?
SASSAFRAS 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 304 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SASSAFRAS CREEK RD 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 SASSAFRAS CREEK RD?
SASSAFRAS CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SASSAFRAS CREEK RD?
SASSAFRAS CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SASSAFRAS CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
SASSAFRAS CREEK RD was built in 1981, making it 45 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.
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