DIXON PIKE
Carrying DIXON PIKE over LICKING RIVER
2 MI SE OF JCT KY 1234, Mason, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIXON PIKE
The DIXON PIKE bridge in Mason, Kentucky carries DIXON PIKE over LICKING RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.2 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 97 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DIXON PIKE compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.2 m (96 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 97 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081C00018N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIXON PIKE 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 DIXON PIKE against other structures in Mason 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 DIXON PIKE?
DIXON PIKE in Mason, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIXON PIKE inspected?
DIXON PIKE'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 97 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIXON PIKE 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 DIXON PIKE?
DIXON PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIXON PIKE?
DIXON PIKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DIXON PIKE and does age affect safety?
DIXON PIKE was built in 1935, making it 91 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.
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