FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Golf Course Lane

Carrying Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed

0.05 MI S of JCT US 119, Letcher, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Golf Course Lane

The Golf Course Lane bridge in Letcher, Kentucky carries Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 71 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.7 metric tons.

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

How Golf Course Lane compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
179
Bridges in Letcher · 20 in Poor condition
Golf Course Lane 2.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
71 vehicles/day
Structure Number
067C00072N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Golf Course Lane 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 Golf Course Lane 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 Golf Course Lane?

Golf Course Lane in Letcher, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Golf Course Lane inspected?

Golf Course Lane'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 71 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Golf Course Lane 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 Golf Course Lane?

Golf Course Lane has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Golf Course Lane?

Golf Course Lane is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Golf Course Lane and does age affect safety?

Golf Course Lane was built in 1950, making it 76 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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