FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-1462

Carrying KY-1462 over EAST FORK CLARKS RIVER

.7 MI. N OF KY 408, Marshall, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-1462

The KY-1462 bridge in Marshall, Kentucky carries KY-1462 over EAST FORK CLARKS RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 902 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.2 metric tons.

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

How KY-1462 compares

▼ 20.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Kentucky bridges
208
Bridges in Marshall · 10 in Poor condition
KY-1462 19.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.4
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
902 vehicles/day
Structure Number
079B00132N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-1462 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-1462 against other structures in Marshall 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-1462?

KY-1462 in Marshall, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-1462 inspected?

KY-1462'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 902 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-1462 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 KY-1462?

KY-1462 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-1462?

KY-1462 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-1462 and does age affect safety?

KY-1462 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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