FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREESTONE RD

Carrying FREESTONE RD over TRIPLETT CREEK

300'E.-US 60@ BLUESTONE, Rowan, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
0 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREESTONE RD

The FREESTONE RD bridge in Rowan, Kentucky carries FREESTONE RD over TRIPLETT CREEK. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.

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

How FREESTONE RD compares

▼ 39.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
130
Bridges in Rowan · 6 in Poor condition
FREESTONE RD 0.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
5.7
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
0.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
103C00054N

Condition Analysis

  • At 1/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

FREESTONE 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 FREESTONE RD 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 FREESTONE RD?

FREESTONE RD in Rowan, Kentucky has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FREESTONE RD inspected?

FREESTONE 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

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

FREESTONE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREESTONE RD?

FREESTONE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FREESTONE RD and does age affect safety?

FREESTONE RD was built in 1921, making it 105 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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