FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LN-9008

Carrying LN-9008 over HOUSE FORK CREEK

1.1 MI EAST OF RUSSELL CL, Pulaski, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LN-9008

The LN-9008 bridge in Pulaski, Kentucky carries LN-9008 over HOUSE FORK CREEK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,371 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 89.8 metric tons.

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

How LN-9008 compares

▲ 50.6
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Kentucky bridges
182
Bridges in Pulaski · 10 in Poor condition
LN-9008 89.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
8.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,371 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100B00076N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LN-9008 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 LN-9008 against other structures in Pulaski 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 LN-9008?

LN-9008 in Pulaski, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LN-9008 inspected?

LN-9008'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 7,371 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LN-9008 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 LN-9008?

LN-9008 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LN-9008?

LN-9008 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LN-9008 and does age affect safety?

LN-9008 was built in 1974, making it 52 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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