FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAYDON BROTHERS RD

Carrying HAYDON BROTHERS RD over LONG LICK CREEK

.5 MI W OF JCT KY 433, Washington, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAYDON BROTHERS RD

The HAYDON BROTHERS RD bridge in Washington, Kentucky carries HAYDON BROTHERS RD over LONG LICK CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

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

How HAYDON BROTHERS RD compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Kentucky bridges
104
Bridges in Washington · 11 in Poor condition
HAYDON BROTHERS RD 21.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
4.5 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
41 vehicles/day
Structure Number
115C00030N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

HAYDON BROTHERS 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 HAYDON BROTHERS RD against other structures in Washington 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 HAYDON BROTHERS RD?

HAYDON BROTHERS RD in Washington, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAYDON BROTHERS RD inspected?

HAYDON BROTHERS 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 41 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAYDON BROTHERS 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 HAYDON BROTHERS RD?

HAYDON BROTHERS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAYDON BROTHERS RD?

HAYDON BROTHERS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAYDON BROTHERS RD and does age affect safety?

HAYDON BROTHERS RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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