FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOUNT ZION RD

Carrying MOUNT ZION RD over PIGEON CREEK

0.1 MILE S JCT US 62, Ohio, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOUNT ZION RD

The MOUNT ZION RD bridge in Ohio, Kentucky carries MOUNT ZION RD over PIGEON CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 271 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

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

How MOUNT ZION RD compares

▼ 5.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Kentucky bridges
227
Bridges in Ohio · 14 in Poor condition
MOUNT ZION RD 33.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
271 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092C00027N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

MOUNT ZION RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MOUNT ZION RD against other structures in Ohio 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 MOUNT ZION RD?

MOUNT ZION RD in Ohio, Kentucky has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOUNT ZION RD inspected?

MOUNT ZION 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 271 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOUNT ZION RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MOUNT ZION RD?

MOUNT ZION RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOUNT ZION RD?

MOUNT ZION RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOUNT ZION RD and does age affect safety?

MOUNT ZION RD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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