FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ED DICK RD

Carrying ED DICK RD over ROCK LICK CREEK

600' NORTH JCT CR 5617, Pulaski, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ED DICK RD

The ED DICK RD bridge in Pulaski, Kentucky carries ED DICK RD over ROCK LICK CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 ED DICK RD compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
182
Bridges in Pulaski · 10 in Poor condition
ED DICK RD 2.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100C00069N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

ED DICK RD 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 ED DICK RD 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 ED DICK RD?

ED DICK RD in Pulaski, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ED DICK RD inspected?

ED DICK RD'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ED DICK RD 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 ED DICK RD?

ED DICK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ED DICK RD?

ED DICK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ED DICK RD and does age affect safety?

ED DICK RD was built in 1993, making it 33 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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