FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-300

Carrying KY-300 over BR. OF HARRIS CREEK

.3 MI. SE. OF BOYLE CO LN, Lincoln, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-300

The KY-300 bridge in Lincoln, Kentucky carries KY-300 over BR. OF HARRIS CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 744 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.

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

How KY-300 compares

▲ 15.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Kentucky bridges
136
Bridges in Lincoln · 4 in Poor condition
KY-300 55.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
744 vehicles/day
Structure Number
069B00090N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-300 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-300 against other structures in Lincoln 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-300?

KY-300 in Lincoln, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-300 inspected?

KY-300'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 744 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-300 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-300?

KY-300 has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-300?

KY-300 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-300 and does age affect safety?

KY-300 was built in 1997, making it 29 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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