FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALNUT CREEK DRIVE

Carrying WALNUT CREEK DRIVE over WALNUT MEADOW BRANCH

200 FT. W. OF KY 595, Madison, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WALNUT CREEK DRIVE

The WALNUT CREEK DRIVE bridge in Madison, Kentucky carries WALNUT CREEK DRIVE over WALNUT MEADOW BRANCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

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

How WALNUT CREEK DRIVE compares

▲ 58.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
154
Bridges in Madison · 6 in Poor condition
WALNUT CREEK DRIVE 97.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
076C00097N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WALNUT CREEK DRIVE 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 WALNUT CREEK DRIVE against other structures in Madison 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 WALNUT CREEK DRIVE?

WALNUT CREEK DRIVE in Madison, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WALNUT CREEK DRIVE inspected?

WALNUT CREEK DRIVE'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALNUT CREEK DRIVE 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 WALNUT CREEK DRIVE?

WALNUT CREEK DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALNUT CREEK DRIVE?

WALNUT CREEK DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WALNUT CREEK DRIVE and does age affect safety?

WALNUT CREEK DRIVE was built in 2003, making it 23 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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