FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GUNNELL RD

Carrying GUNNELL RD over SHARON BRANCH

2.0 MI- N JCT US 62, Scott, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GUNNELL RD

The GUNNELL RD bridge in Scott, Kentucky carries GUNNELL RD over SHARON BRANCH. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 74 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How GUNNELL RD compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Kentucky bridges
183
Bridges in Scott · 18 in Poor condition
GUNNELL RD 39.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
5.4 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
74 vehicles/day
Structure Number
105C00107N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GUNNELL RD 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 GUNNELL RD against other structures in Scott 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 GUNNELL RD?

GUNNELL RD in Scott, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GUNNELL RD inspected?

GUNNELL 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 74 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GUNNELL RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GUNNELL RD?

GUNNELL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GUNNELL RD?

GUNNELL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GUNNELL RD and does age affect safety?

GUNNELL RD was built in 2000, making it 26 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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