FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIEATT BOTTOM RD

Carrying HIEATT BOTTOM RD over GREASY CREEK

.01 MI JCT KY-62, Robertson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIEATT BOTTOM RD

The HIEATT BOTTOM RD bridge in Robertson, Kentucky carries HIEATT BOTTOM RD over GREASY CREEK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43 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 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.2 metric tons.

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

How HIEATT BOTTOM RD compares

▼ 3.0
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Kentucky bridges
24
Bridges in Robertson · 2 in Poor condition
HIEATT BOTTOM RD 36.2 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.9 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
43 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101C00013N

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIEATT BOTTOM RD 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 HIEATT BOTTOM RD against other structures in Robertson 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 HIEATT BOTTOM RD?

HIEATT BOTTOM RD in Robertson, Kentucky has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIEATT BOTTOM RD inspected?

HIEATT BOTTOM 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 43 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIEATT BOTTOM RD 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 HIEATT BOTTOM RD?

HIEATT BOTTOM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIEATT BOTTOM RD?

HIEATT BOTTOM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIEATT BOTTOM RD and does age affect safety?

HIEATT BOTTOM RD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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