BRUNERSTOWN RD
Carrying BRUNERSTOWN RD over BULLSKIN CREEK
1.75 MI W OF KY 55, Shelby, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRUNERSTOWN RD
The BRUNERSTOWN RD bridge in Shelby, Kentucky carries BRUNERSTOWN RD over BULLSKIN CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 34.8 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 152 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 5/9, substructure 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 46.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRUNERSTOWN RD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 34.8 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 152 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 106C00046N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
BRUNERSTOWN 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 BRUNERSTOWN RD 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 BRUNERSTOWN RD?
BRUNERSTOWN RD in Shelby, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRUNERSTOWN RD inspected?
BRUNERSTOWN 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 152 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRUNERSTOWN 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 BRUNERSTOWN RD?
BRUNERSTOWN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRUNERSTOWN RD?
BRUNERSTOWN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRUNERSTOWN RD and does age affect safety?
BRUNERSTOWN RD was built in 1982, making it 44 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.
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