FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-718

Carrying KY-718 over MIDDLE FK STINKING CREEK

.05 MI E OF E-JCT KY 223, Knox, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-718

The KY-718 bridge in Knox, Kentucky carries KY-718 over MIDDLE FK STINKING CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.9 metric tons.

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

How KY-718 compares

▼ 15.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Kentucky bridges
127
Bridges in Knox · 10 in Poor condition
KY-718 23.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
061B00030N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-718 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 KY-718 against other structures in Knox 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 KY-718?

KY-718 in Knox, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-718 inspected?

KY-718'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 340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-718 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 KY-718?

KY-718 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-718?

KY-718 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-718 and does age affect safety?

KY-718 was built in 1955, making it 71 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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