FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST WILKERSON BOU

Carrying WEST WILKERSON BOU over OYLEY BRANCH

407'MIE. JCT KY 32 W, Rowan, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST WILKERSON BOU

The WEST WILKERSON BOU bridge in Rowan, Kentucky carries WEST WILKERSON BOU over OYLEY BRANCH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,005 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How WEST WILKERSON BOU compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Kentucky bridges
130
Bridges in Rowan · 6 in Poor condition
WEST WILKERSON BOU 40.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,005 vehicles/day
Structure Number
103B00083N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST WILKERSON BOU 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 WEST WILKERSON BOU against other structures in Rowan 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 WEST WILKERSON BOU?

WEST WILKERSON BOU in Rowan, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST WILKERSON BOU inspected?

WEST WILKERSON BOU'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 15,005 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST WILKERSON BOU 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 WEST WILKERSON BOU?

WEST WILKERSON BOU has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST WILKERSON BOU?

WEST WILKERSON BOU is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST WILKERSON BOU and does age affect safety?

WEST WILKERSON BOU was built in 1991, making it 35 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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