FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FERRIS CREEK RD

Carrying FERRIS CREEK RD over CHARTER CREEK

2.9 MI N OF CUMBERLAND CL, Metcalfe, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FERRIS CREEK RD

The FERRIS CREEK RD bridge in Metcalfe, Kentucky carries FERRIS CREEK RD over CHARTER CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 153 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.7 metric tons.

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

How FERRIS CREEK RD compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Kentucky bridges
78
Bridges in Metcalfe · 2 in Poor condition
FERRIS CREEK RD 25.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.4
Serviceability /30
13.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.7 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
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
153 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085C00016N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FERRIS CREEK 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 FERRIS CREEK RD against other structures in Metcalfe 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 FERRIS CREEK RD?

FERRIS CREEK RD in Metcalfe, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FERRIS CREEK RD inspected?

FERRIS CREEK 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 153 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FERRIS CREEK 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 FERRIS CREEK RD?

FERRIS CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FERRIS CREEK RD?

FERRIS CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FERRIS CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

FERRIS CREEK RD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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