FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR1274 Old LvilleR

Carrying CR1274 Old LvilleR over COXS CREEK

1.7 Mi N jct US 31E, Nelson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR1274 Old LvilleR

The CR1274 Old LvilleR bridge in Nelson, Kentucky carries CR1274 Old LvilleR over COXS CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,140 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 58.2 metric tons.

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

How CR1274 Old LvilleR compares

▲ 19.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Kentucky bridges
151
Bridges in Nelson · 12 in Poor condition
CR1274 Old LvilleR 58.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,140 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090C00076N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, 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 CR1274 Old LvilleR 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 CR1274 Old LvilleR against other structures in Nelson 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 CR1274 Old LvilleR?

CR1274 Old LvilleR in Nelson, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR1274 Old LvilleR inspected?

CR1274 Old LvilleR'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 6,140 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR1274 Old LvilleR 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 CR1274 Old LvilleR?

CR1274 Old LvilleR has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR1274 Old LvilleR?

CR1274 Old LvilleR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR1274 Old LvilleR and does age affect safety?

CR1274 Old LvilleR was built in 1986, making it 40 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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