SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG
Carrying SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG over CSX RR-KY 1096-BUFFALO C
SBL .6M N OF S-JCT KY 451, Perry, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG
The SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG bridge in Perry, Kentucky carries SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG over CSX RR-KY 1096-BUFFALO C. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 188 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 188 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 097B00012L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG 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 SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG against other structures in Perry 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 SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG?
SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG in Perry, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG inspected?
SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG'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 188 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG?
Ownership is not specified for SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG in the NBI.
How old is SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG and does age affect safety?
SOUTH KENTUCKY HIG was built in 1969, making it 57 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.
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