FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KINGS CHAPEL RD

Carrying KINGS CHAPEL RD over SINKING FORK CREEK

0.8 MILE N. OF HWY. 272, Trigg, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KINGS CHAPEL RD

The KINGS CHAPEL RD bridge in Trigg, Kentucky carries KINGS CHAPEL RD over SINKING FORK CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 372 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How KINGS CHAPEL RD compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kentucky bridges
109
Bridges in Trigg · 10 in Poor condition
KINGS CHAPEL RD 16.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 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
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
372 vehicles/day
Structure Number
111C00031N

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KINGS CHAPEL 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 KINGS CHAPEL RD against other structures in Trigg 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 KINGS CHAPEL RD?

KINGS CHAPEL RD in Trigg, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KINGS CHAPEL RD inspected?

KINGS CHAPEL 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 372 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KINGS CHAPEL 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 KINGS CHAPEL RD?

KINGS CHAPEL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KINGS CHAPEL RD?

KINGS CHAPEL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KINGS CHAPEL RD and does age affect safety?

KINGS CHAPEL 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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