FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HORSEMAN CEM 1140

Carrying HORSEMAN CEM 1140 over BULL FORK

100' west of bull fork, Rowan, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HORSEMAN CEM 1140

The HORSEMAN CEM 1140 bridge in Rowan, Kentucky carries HORSEMAN CEM 1140 over BULL FORK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 67.8 metric tons.

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

How HORSEMAN CEM 1140 compares

▲ 28.6
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Kentucky bridges
130
Bridges in Rowan · 6 in Poor condition
HORSEMAN CEM 1140 67.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
67.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
103C00114N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HORSEMAN CEM 1140 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 HORSEMAN CEM 1140 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 HORSEMAN CEM 1140?

HORSEMAN CEM 1140 in Rowan, Kentucky has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HORSEMAN CEM 1140 inspected?

HORSEMAN CEM 1140'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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HORSEMAN CEM 1140 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 HORSEMAN CEM 1140?

HORSEMAN CEM 1140 has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HORSEMAN CEM 1140?

HORSEMAN CEM 1140 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HORSEMAN CEM 1140 and does age affect safety?

HORSEMAN CEM 1140 was built in 2016, making it 10 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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