FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY 2021

Carrying KY 2021 over Big Willard Creek

At KY 2021/Briar Fk. Cir., Perry, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY 2021

The KY 2021 bridge in Perry, Kentucky carries KY 2021 over Big Willard Creek. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 303 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 2.7 metric tons.

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

How KY 2021 compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
176
Bridges in Perry · 8 in Poor condition
KY 2021 2.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.3
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
8.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
303 vehicles/day
Structure Number
097B00129N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY 2021 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 KY 2021 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 KY 2021?

KY 2021 in Perry, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY 2021 inspected?

KY 2021'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 303 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY 2021 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 KY 2021?

KY 2021 has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY 2021?

KY 2021 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY 2021 and does age affect safety?

KY 2021 was built in 2014, making it 12 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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