FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 27 RAMP C NB

Carrying US 27 RAMP C NB over NS (CNO & TP) RR

269' N. OF JCT KY 1247, Pulaski, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 27 RAMP C NB

The US 27 RAMP C NB bridge in Pulaski, Kentucky carries US 27 RAMP C NB over NS (CNO & TP) RR. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 59.6 meters (196 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,141 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.1 metric tons.

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

How US 27 RAMP C NB compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Kentucky bridges
182
Bridges in Pulaski · 10 in Poor condition
US 27 RAMP C NB 40.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
59.6 m (196 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,141 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100B00118N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 27 RAMP C NB 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 US 27 RAMP C NB 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 US 27 RAMP C NB?

US 27 RAMP C NB in Pulaski, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 27 RAMP C NB inspected?

US 27 RAMP C NB'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 19,141 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 27 RAMP C NB 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 US 27 RAMP C NB?

US 27 RAMP C NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 27 RAMP C NB?

US 27 RAMP C NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 27 RAMP C NB and does age affect safety?

US 27 RAMP C NB was built in 2008, making it 18 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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