FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY 1471

Carrying KY 1471 over Licking River

0.3 mi. S KY 7 MP 16.3, Magoffin, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY 1471

The KY 1471 bridge in Magoffin, Kentucky carries KY 1471 over Licking River. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 52.9 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 226 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 50.2 metric tons.

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

How KY 1471 compares

▲ 11.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Kentucky bridges
107
Bridges in Magoffin · 3 in Poor condition
KY 1471 50.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
50.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
52.9 m (174 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
226 vehicles/day
Structure Number
077B00083N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY 1471 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 1471 against other structures in Magoffin 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 1471?

KY 1471 in Magoffin, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY 1471 inspected?

KY 1471'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 226 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY 1471 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 1471?

KY 1471 has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY 1471?

KY 1471 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY 1471 and does age affect safety?

KY 1471 was built in 2006, making it 20 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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