FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COBB RD

Carrying COBB RD over SANDY CREEK

.6 MI SE OF JCT KY 1433, Livingston, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COBB RD

The COBB RD bridge in Livingston, Kentucky carries COBB RD over SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.3 metric tons.

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

How COBB RD compares

▼ 30.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Kentucky bridges
104
Bridges in Livingston · 5 in Poor condition
COBB RD 8.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
8.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
070C00001N

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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

COBB RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COBB RD against other structures in Livingston 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 COBB RD?

COBB RD in Livingston, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COBB RD inspected?

COBB RD'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COBB RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COBB RD?

COBB RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COBB RD?

COBB RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COBB RD and does age affect safety?

COBB RD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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