KY-914
Carrying KY-914 over SOUTHERN RAILROAD
2.4 MI. NE JCT US 27, Pulaski, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KY-914
The KY-914 bridge in Pulaski, Kentucky carries KY-914 over SOUTHERN RAILROAD. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 112.5 meters (369 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,700 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KY-914 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
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 112.5 m (369 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100B00104R
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-914 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-914 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-914?
KY-914 in Pulaski, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KY-914 inspected?
KY-914'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 3,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-914 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KY-914?
KY-914 has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KY-914?
KY-914 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KY-914 and does age affect safety?
KY-914 was built in 1995, making it 31 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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