FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HACKWORTH HOLLOW

Carrying HACKWORTH HOLLOW over BIG BRANCH

30' WEST OF JCT. KY 989, Lewis, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HACKWORTH HOLLOW

The HACKWORTH HOLLOW bridge in Lewis, Kentucky carries HACKWORTH HOLLOW over BIG BRANCH. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.7 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 107 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.4 metric tons.

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

How HACKWORTH HOLLOW compares

▼ 29.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Kentucky bridges
149
Bridges in Lewis · 6 in Poor condition
HACKWORTH HOLLOW 9.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.1
Serviceability /30
10.7
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.7 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
107 vehicles/day
Structure Number
068C00083N

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HACKWORTH HOLLOW 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 HACKWORTH HOLLOW against other structures in Lewis 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 HACKWORTH HOLLOW?

HACKWORTH HOLLOW in Lewis, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HACKWORTH HOLLOW inspected?

HACKWORTH HOLLOW'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 107 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HACKWORTH HOLLOW 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 HACKWORTH HOLLOW?

HACKWORTH HOLLOW has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HACKWORTH HOLLOW?

HACKWORTH HOLLOW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HACKWORTH HOLLOW and does age affect safety?

HACKWORTH HOLLOW was built in 2008, making it 18 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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