FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRANSCUM RD

Carrying BRANSCUM RD over DENNY CREEK

.3 MI S OF JCT KY 776, Wayne, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
76 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRANSCUM RD

The BRANSCUM RD bridge in Wayne, Kentucky carries BRANSCUM RD over DENNY CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.3 metric tons.

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

How BRANSCUM RD compares

▲ 37.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Kentucky bridges
76
Bridges in Wayne · 12 in Poor condition
BRANSCUM RD 76.3 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
76.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
3.6 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
116C00034N

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRANSCUM 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 BRANSCUM 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 BRANSCUM RD?

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

How often is BRANSCUM RD inspected?

BRANSCUM 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 20 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for BRANSCUM RD?

BRANSCUM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRANSCUM RD?

BRANSCUM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRANSCUM RD and does age affect safety?

BRANSCUM RD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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