FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOLLETT BR

Carrying MOLLETT BR over ROCKHOUSE FORK

.1 MI W OF JCT KY 1224, Martin, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOLLETT BR

The MOLLETT BR bridge in Martin, Kentucky carries MOLLETT BR over ROCKHOUSE FORK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.4 meters (57 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How MOLLETT BR compares

▼ 20.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Kentucky bridges
70
Bridges in Martin · 9 in Poor condition
MOLLETT BR 19.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.2
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
3.6 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080C00016N

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

MOLLETT BR 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 MOLLETT BR against other structures in Martin 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 MOLLETT BR?

MOLLETT BR in Martin, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOLLETT BR inspected?

MOLLETT BR'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. MOLLETT BR 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 MOLLETT BR?

MOLLETT BR has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOLLETT BR?

MOLLETT BR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOLLETT BR and does age affect safety?

MOLLETT BR was built in 1960, making it 66 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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