FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAYDEN CEMETERY LN

Carrying HAYDEN CEMETERY LN over PLUM CREEK

0.2 MI E OF JCT KY 176, Muhlenberg, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAYDEN CEMETERY LN

The HAYDEN CEMETERY LN bridge in Muhlenberg, Kentucky carries HAYDEN CEMETERY LN over PLUM CREEK. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 16.4 metric tons.

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

How HAYDEN CEMETERY LN compares

▼ 22.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kentucky bridges
153
Bridges in Muhlenberg · 7 in Poor condition
HAYDEN CEMETERY LN 16.4 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.2
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
089C00001N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAYDEN CEMETERY LN 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 HAYDEN CEMETERY LN 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 HAYDEN CEMETERY LN?

HAYDEN CEMETERY LN in Muhlenberg, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAYDEN CEMETERY LN inspected?

HAYDEN CEMETERY LN'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 1 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAYDEN CEMETERY LN 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 HAYDEN CEMETERY LN?

HAYDEN CEMETERY LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAYDEN CEMETERY LN?

HAYDEN CEMETERY LN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAYDEN CEMETERY LN and does age affect safety?

HAYDEN CEMETERY LN was built in 1934, making it 92 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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