FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD SARDIS PIKE

Carrying OLD SARDIS PIKE over LEE'S CREEK

.5 MI- W JCT KY 2514, Mason, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD SARDIS PIKE

The OLD SARDIS PIKE bridge in Mason, Kentucky carries OLD SARDIS PIKE over LEE'S CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 269 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 31.9 metric tons.

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

How OLD SARDIS PIKE compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Kentucky bridges
97
Bridges in Mason · 7 in Poor condition
OLD SARDIS PIKE 31.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.9
Serviceability /30
10.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
269 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081C00058N

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD SARDIS 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 OLD SARDIS 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 OLD SARDIS PIKE?

OLD SARDIS PIKE in Mason, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD SARDIS PIKE inspected?

OLD SARDIS 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 269 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD SARDIS PIKE 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 OLD SARDIS PIKE?

OLD SARDIS PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD SARDIS PIKE?

OLD SARDIS PIKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD SARDIS PIKE and does age affect safety?

OLD SARDIS PIKE was built in 1996, making it 30 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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