FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Denton Slack Rd.

Carrying Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork

1.0 mi NW of Jct Ky 69, Ohio, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Denton Slack Rd.

The Denton Slack Rd. bridge in Ohio, Kentucky carries Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.2 metric tons.

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

How Denton Slack Rd. compares

▲ 25.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
227
Bridges in Ohio · 14 in Poor condition
Denton Slack Rd. 64.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
64.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092C00142N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Denton Slack 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 Denton Slack 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 Denton Slack Rd.?

Denton Slack Rd. in Ohio, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Denton Slack Rd. inspected?

Denton Slack 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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Denton Slack 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 Denton Slack Rd.?

Denton Slack Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Denton Slack Rd.?

Denton Slack Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Denton Slack Rd. and does age affect safety?

Denton Slack Rd. was built in 2012, making it 14 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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