FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ADAMS FORK RD

Carrying ADAMS FORK RD over SMITH CREEK

.5 MI E KY 69, Ohio, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ADAMS FORK RD

The ADAMS FORK RD bridge in Ohio, Kentucky carries ADAMS FORK RD over SMITH CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.

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

How ADAMS FORK RD compares

▼ 6.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Kentucky bridges
227
Bridges in Ohio · 14 in Poor condition
ADAMS FORK RD 33.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
58 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092C00104N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ADAMS FORK 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 ADAMS FORK 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 ADAMS FORK RD?

ADAMS FORK RD in Ohio, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ADAMS FORK RD inspected?

ADAMS FORK 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 58 vehicles per day.

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

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

ADAMS FORK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ADAMS FORK RD?

ADAMS FORK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ADAMS FORK RD and does age affect safety?

ADAMS FORK RD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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