FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNNAMED RD CONN

Carrying UNNAMED RD CONN over ELKHORN CREEK

@ JCT KY805 NE OF JENKINS, Letcher, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UNNAMED RD CONN

The UNNAMED RD CONN bridge in Letcher, Kentucky carries UNNAMED RD CONN over ELKHORN CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.0 metric tons.

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

How UNNAMED RD CONN compares

▼ 7.2
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Kentucky bridges
179
Bridges in Letcher · 20 in Poor condition
UNNAMED RD CONN 32.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.9
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
067C00069N

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UNNAMED RD CONN 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 UNNAMED RD CONN 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 UNNAMED RD CONN?

UNNAMED RD CONN in Letcher, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNNAMED RD CONN inspected?

UNNAMED RD CONN'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 175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNNAMED RD CONN 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 UNNAMED RD CONN?

UNNAMED RD CONN has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNNAMED RD CONN?

UNNAMED RD CONN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is UNNAMED RD CONN and does age affect safety?

UNNAMED RD CONN was built in 1984, making it 42 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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