FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-3260

Carrying KY-3260 over CANEY FK OF PITMAN CREEK

0.75 MI EAST KY 80 BY-P, Pulaski, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-3260

The KY-3260 bridge in Pulaski, Kentucky carries KY-3260 over CANEY FK OF PITMAN CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,392 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

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

How KY-3260 compares

▲ 10.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Kentucky bridges
182
Bridges in Pulaski · 10 in Poor condition
KY-3260 49.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,392 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100B00092N

How to read this record

KY-3260 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare KY-3260 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 KY-3260?

KY-3260 in Pulaski, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-3260 inspected?

KY-3260'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 1,392 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-3260 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KY-3260?

KY-3260 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-3260?

KY-3260 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-3260 and does age affect safety?

KY-3260 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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