FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Holbrook Town

Carrying Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River

250 FT NE of JCT KY 1862, Letcher, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Holbrook Town

The Holbrook Town bridge in Letcher, Kentucky carries Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.

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

How Holbrook Town compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Kentucky bridges
179
Bridges in Letcher · 20 in Poor condition
Holbrook Town 39.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.3
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.0 m (69 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
067C00094N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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) 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 Holbrook Town 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 Holbrook Town 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 Holbrook Town?

Holbrook Town in Letcher, Kentucky has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Holbrook Town inspected?

Holbrook Town'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Holbrook Town 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 Holbrook Town?

Holbrook Town has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Holbrook Town?

Holbrook Town is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Holbrook Town and does age affect safety?

Holbrook Town was built in 2020, making it 6 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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