FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UPPER CRANEY SPUR

Carrying UPPER CRANEY SPUR over CRANEY CREEK

162' E.UPPER CRANEY RD., Rowan, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UPPER CRANEY SPUR

The UPPER CRANEY SPUR bridge in Rowan, Kentucky carries UPPER CRANEY SPUR over CRANEY CREEK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How UPPER CRANEY SPUR compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Kentucky bridges
130
Bridges in Rowan · 6 in Poor condition
UPPER CRANEY SPUR 32.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
43 vehicles/day
Structure Number
103C00105N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 UPPER CRANEY SPUR 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 UPPER CRANEY SPUR 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 UPPER CRANEY SPUR?

UPPER CRANEY SPUR in Rowan, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UPPER CRANEY SPUR inspected?

UPPER CRANEY SPUR'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. UPPER CRANEY SPUR 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 UPPER CRANEY SPUR?

UPPER CRANEY SPUR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UPPER CRANEY SPUR?

UPPER CRANEY SPUR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is UPPER CRANEY SPUR and does age affect safety?

UPPER CRANEY SPUR was built in 2007, making it 19 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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