FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEMONS MILL RD

Carrying LEMONS MILL RD over NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM

.5 MI E-BROADWAY-US 25, Scott, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEMONS MILL RD

The LEMONS MILL RD bridge in Scott, Kentucky carries LEMONS MILL RD over NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.6 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,664 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 10.8 metric tons.

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

How LEMONS MILL RD compares

▼ 28.4
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Kentucky bridges
183
Bridges in Scott · 18 in Poor condition
LEMONS MILL RD 10.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.2
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.6 m (110 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,664 vehicles/day
Structure Number
105C00112N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

LEMONS MILL 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 LEMONS MILL 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 LEMONS MILL RD?

LEMONS MILL RD in Scott, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEMONS MILL RD inspected?

LEMONS MILL 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 1,664 vehicles per day.

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

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

LEMONS MILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEMONS MILL RD?

LEMONS MILL RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LEMONS MILL RD and does age affect safety?

LEMONS MILL RD was built in 1971, making it 55 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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