KY-2697
Carrying KY-2697 over WESTERN KY PKWAY@57.17
.4 MI. S JCT US 62, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KY-2697
The KY-2697 bridge in Muhlenberg, Kentucky carries KY-2697 over WESTERN KY PKWAY@57.17. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 10,259 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KY-2697 compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2000
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,259 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 089B00131N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-2697 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 KY-2697 against other structures in Muhlenberg 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 KY-2697?
KY-2697 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KY-2697 inspected?
KY-2697'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 10,259 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-2697 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KY-2697?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for KY-2697.
Who is responsible for maintaining KY-2697?
Ownership is not specified for KY-2697 in the NBI.
How old is KY-2697 and does age affect safety?
KY-2697 was built in 2000, making it 26 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.
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