FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY 362

Carrying KY 362 over FIBLES RUN

100 FT W OF KY 1315, Shelby, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY 362

The KY 362 bridge in Shelby, Kentucky carries KY 362 over FIBLES RUN. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,052 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 18.1 metric tons.

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

How KY 362 compares

▼ 21.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Kentucky bridges
137
Bridges in Shelby · 10 in Poor condition
KY 362 18.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
5.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
17.2 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,052 vehicles/day
Structure Number
106B00030N

How to read this record

KY 362 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 KY 362 against other structures in Shelby 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 KY 362?

KY 362 in Shelby, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY 362 inspected?

KY 362'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 2,052 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY 362 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 KY 362?

KY 362 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY 362?

KY 362 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY 362 and does age affect safety?

KY 362 was built in 1952, making it 74 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.