FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Black Pike Road

Carrying Black Pike Road over BAUGHMAN CREEK

1.35 MI N OF JCT KY 78, Lincoln, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Black Pike Road

The Black Pike Road bridge in Lincoln, Kentucky carries Black Pike Road over BAUGHMAN CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 217 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 Black Pike Road compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
136
Bridges in Lincoln · 4 in Poor condition
Black Pike Road 2.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
217 vehicles/day
Structure Number
069C00030N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Black Pike Road 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 Black Pike Road 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 Black Pike Road?

Black Pike Road in Lincoln, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Black Pike Road inspected?

Black Pike Road'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 217 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Black Pike Road 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 Black Pike Road?

Black Pike Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Black Pike Road?

Black Pike Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Black Pike Road and does age affect safety?

Black Pike Road was built in 1940, making it 86 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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