FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WIBORG LOOP RD

Carrying WIBORG LOOP RD over NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM

0.1 MI W OF US 27, McCreary, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WIBORG LOOP RD

The WIBORG LOOP RD bridge in McCreary, Kentucky carries WIBORG LOOP RD over NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 189 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 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 2.7 metric tons.

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

How WIBORG LOOP RD compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
39
Bridges in McCreary · 6 in Poor condition
WIBORG LOOP RD 2.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
17.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.0 m (105 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
189 vehicles/day
Structure Number
074C00010N

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

WIBORG LOOP 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 WIBORG LOOP RD against other structures in McCreary 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 WIBORG LOOP RD?

WIBORG LOOP RD in McCreary, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WIBORG LOOP RD inspected?

WIBORG LOOP 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 189 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WIBORG LOOP 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 WIBORG LOOP RD?

WIBORG LOOP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WIBORG LOOP RD?

WIBORG LOOP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WIBORG LOOP RD and does age affect safety?

WIBORG LOOP RD was built in 1958, making it 68 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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