Armory Hill
Carrying Armory Hill over Road Run Creek
_, Washington, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Armory Hill
The Armory Hill bridge in Washington, Kentucky carries Armory Hill over Road Run Creek. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,410 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, the FHWA classifies this bridge as structurally deficient, a maintenance flag, not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Armory Hill compares
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Sufficiency Rating
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Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,410 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 115C00065N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
Armory Hill is flagged structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order. Here is how to read that.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the most recent inspection, which can be up to 24 months old, treat them as a snapshot, not a live status.
- Understand what "structurally deficient" does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. What "structurally deficient" means
- Compare Armory Hill 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 Armory Hill?
Armory Hill in Washington, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Armory Hill inspected?
Armory Hill follows the FHWA's national bridge inspection cycle. It carries about 1,410 vehicles per day.
What does "structurally deficient" mean for a bridge?
Armory Hill is currently classified as structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order.
What is the inventory load rating for Armory Hill?
Armory Hill has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Armory Hill?
Armory Hill is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Armory Hill and does age affect safety?
Armory Hill was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A structurally deficient rating does not mean a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel, it indicates the bridge requires repair or replacement. For current closure or safety information, contact your state DOT.
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