FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MALONE RD

Carrying MALONE RD over BIG CANEY CREEK

.15 MI S JCT KY 191, Morgan, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MALONE RD

The MALONE RD bridge in Morgan, Kentucky carries MALONE RD over BIG CANEY CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 125 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.6 metric tons.

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

How MALONE RD compares

▼ 24.6
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Kentucky bridges
114
Bridges in Morgan · 3 in Poor condition
MALONE RD 14.6 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.6
Serviceability /30
8.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
14.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
125 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088C00075N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MALONE 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 MALONE RD against other structures in Morgan 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 MALONE RD?

MALONE RD in Morgan, Kentucky has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MALONE RD inspected?

MALONE 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 125 vehicles per day.

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

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

MALONE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MALONE RD?

MALONE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MALONE RD and does age affect safety?

MALONE RD was built in 1999, making it 27 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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