FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TURKEY FOOT RD

Carrying TURKEY FOOT RD over HALS FORK

.05 MI N OF US 421&KY, Leslie, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TURKEY FOOT RD

The TURKEY FOOT RD bridge in Leslie, Kentucky carries TURKEY FOOT RD over HALS FORK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 298 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 15.7 metric tons.

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

How TURKEY FOOT RD compares

▼ 23.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Kentucky bridges
112
Bridges in Leslie · 15 in Poor condition
TURKEY FOOT RD 15.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
11.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.8
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
3.6 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
298 vehicles/day
Structure Number
066C00035N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

TURKEY FOOT 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 TURKEY FOOT RD against other structures in Leslie 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 TURKEY FOOT RD?

TURKEY FOOT RD in Leslie, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TURKEY FOOT RD inspected?

TURKEY FOOT 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 298 vehicles per day.

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

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

TURKEY FOOT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TURKEY FOOT RD?

TURKEY FOOT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TURKEY FOOT RD and does age affect safety?

TURKEY FOOT RD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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