FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-2034C

Carrying KY-2034C over N Fork of KY River

200' W of JCT US 119, Letcher, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-2034C

The KY-2034C bridge in Letcher, Kentucky carries KY-2034C over N Fork of KY River. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 31.3 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,824 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.5 metric tons.

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

How KY-2034C compares

▲ 12.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Kentucky bridges
179
Bridges in Letcher · 20 in Poor condition
KY-2034C 51.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.3 m (103 ft)
Deck Width
17.2 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,824 vehicles/day
Structure Number
067B00149N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-2034C 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-2034C against other structures in Letcher 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-2034C?

KY-2034C in Letcher, Kentucky has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-2034C inspected?

KY-2034C'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 4,824 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-2034C 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 KY-2034C?

KY-2034C has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-2034C?

KY-2034C is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-2034C and does age affect safety?

KY-2034C was built in 2022, making it 4 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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