DOC NEWELL ROAD
Carrying DOC NEWELL ROAD over NS (CNO & TP) SYSTEM
100' W of JCT OLD KY 2747, Pulaski, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DOC NEWELL ROAD
The DOC NEWELL ROAD bridge in Pulaski, Kentucky carries DOC NEWELL ROAD over NS (CNO & TP) SYSTEM. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.3 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DOC NEWELL ROAD 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
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.3 m (136 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.5 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100C00102N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DOC NEWELL ROAD 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 DOC NEWELL ROAD 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 DOC NEWELL ROAD?
DOC NEWELL ROAD 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 DOC NEWELL ROAD inspected?
DOC NEWELL ROAD'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 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOC NEWELL ROAD 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 DOC NEWELL ROAD?
DOC NEWELL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DOC NEWELL ROAD?
DOC NEWELL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DOC NEWELL ROAD and does age affect safety?
DOC NEWELL ROAD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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