FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD ZULA LOOP RD

Carrying OLD ZULA LOOP RD over OTTER CREEK

.5 MI NW OF ZULA, Wayne, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: OLD ZULA LOOP RD

The OLD ZULA LOOP RD bridge in Wayne, Kentucky carries OLD ZULA LOOP RD over OTTER CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How OLD ZULA LOOP RD compares

76
Bridges in Wayne · 12 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.5
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Structure Number
116C00021N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ZULA LOOP 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 OLD ZULA LOOP RD against other structures in Wayne 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 OLD ZULA LOOP RD?

OLD ZULA LOOP RD in Wayne, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD ZULA LOOP RD inspected?

OLD ZULA LOOP RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ZULA LOOP RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for OLD ZULA LOOP RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for OLD ZULA LOOP RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ZULA LOOP RD?

Ownership is not specified for OLD ZULA LOOP RD in the NBI.

How old is OLD ZULA LOOP RD and does age affect safety?

OLD ZULA LOOP RD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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