FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DANVILLE ROAD

Carrying DANVILLE ROAD over DRY CREEK

AT JCT KY 598, Mercer, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DANVILLE ROAD

The DANVILLE ROAD bridge in Mercer, Kentucky carries DANVILLE ROAD over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,414 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.

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

How DANVILLE ROAD compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Kentucky bridges
75
Bridges in Mercer · 5 in Poor condition
DANVILLE ROAD 35.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Last Reconstructed
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,414 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084B00007N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DANVILLE ROAD 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 DANVILLE ROAD against other structures in Mercer 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 DANVILLE ROAD?

DANVILLE ROAD in Mercer, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DANVILLE ROAD inspected?

DANVILLE ROAD'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 10,414 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DANVILLE ROAD 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 DANVILLE ROAD?

DANVILLE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DANVILLE ROAD?

DANVILLE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DANVILLE ROAD and does age affect safety?

DANVILLE ROAD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.

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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