FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARADISE CAMP RD

Carrying PARADISE CAMP RD over BR OF CANE RUN

.2 MI E OF JCT KY 33, Mercer, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARADISE CAMP RD

The PARADISE CAMP RD bridge in Mercer, Kentucky carries PARADISE CAMP RD over BR OF CANE RUN. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 660 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 culvert 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 39.9 metric tons.

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

How PARADISE CAMP RD compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Kentucky bridges
75
Bridges in Mercer · 5 in Poor condition
PARADISE CAMP RD 39.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
660 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084C00008N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARADISE CAMP RD 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 PARADISE CAMP RD 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 PARADISE CAMP RD?

PARADISE CAMP RD in Mercer, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARADISE CAMP RD inspected?

PARADISE CAMP RD'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 660 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARADISE CAMP RD 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 PARADISE CAMP RD?

PARADISE CAMP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARADISE CAMP RD?

PARADISE CAMP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PARADISE CAMP RD and does age affect safety?

PARADISE CAMP RD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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