FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INDIAN CREEK-Bridg

Carrying INDIAN CREEK-Bridg over EAST FORK INDIAN CR.

NATIONAL FOREST, Menifee, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INDIAN CREEK-Bridg

The INDIAN CREEK-Bridg bridge in Menifee, Kentucky carries INDIAN CREEK-Bridg over EAST FORK INDIAN CR.. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.4 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

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

How INDIAN CREEK-Bridg compares

▼ 17.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Kentucky bridges
49
Bridges in Menifee
INDIAN CREEK-Bridg 21.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.4 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080211000015068

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, 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 INDIAN CREEK-Bridg 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 INDIAN CREEK-Bridg against other structures in Menifee 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 INDIAN CREEK-Bridg?

INDIAN CREEK-Bridg in Menifee, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INDIAN CREEK-Bridg inspected?

INDIAN CREEK-Bridg'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDIAN CREEK-Bridg 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 INDIAN CREEK-Bridg?

INDIAN CREEK-Bridg has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INDIAN CREEK-Bridg?

INDIAN CREEK-Bridg is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is INDIAN CREEK-Bridg and does age affect safety?

INDIAN CREEK-Bridg was built in 2009, making it 17 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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