OLD HILDA RD
Carrying OLD HILDA RD over OVER LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK
.163 MI FROM KY 32, Rowan, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD HILDA RD
The OLD HILDA RD bridge in Rowan, Kentucky carries OLD HILDA RD over OVER LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 114 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 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 23.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD HILDA RD 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
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.0 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 114 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 103C00090N
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
OLD HILDA 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 OLD HILDA 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 OLD HILDA RD?
OLD HILDA RD in Rowan, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD HILDA RD inspected?
OLD HILDA 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 114 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD HILDA 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 OLD HILDA RD?
OLD HILDA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD HILDA RD?
OLD HILDA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD HILDA RD and does age affect safety?
OLD HILDA RD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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