FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Veterans Walk of H

Carrying Veterans Walk of H over Tradewater River

0.2 MI S JCT KY2089, Webster, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
0 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Veterans Walk of H

The Veterans Walk of H bridge in Webster, Kentucky carries Veterans Walk of H over Tradewater River. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 161.6 meters (530 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22 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 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is 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 Veterans Walk of H compares

▼ 39.1
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kentucky bridges
144
Bridges in Webster · 14 in Poor condition
Veterans Walk of H 0.1 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
0.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1914
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
161.6 m (530 ft)
Deck Width
3.0 m (10 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22 vehicles/day
Structure Number
117C00072N

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

Veterans Walk of H 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 Veterans Walk of H against other structures in Webster 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 Veterans Walk of H?

Veterans Walk of H in Webster, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Veterans Walk of H inspected?

Veterans Walk of H'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 22 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Veterans Walk of H 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 Veterans Walk of H?

Veterans Walk of H has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Veterans Walk of H?

Veterans Walk of H is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Veterans Walk of H and does age affect safety?

Veterans Walk of H was built in 1914, making it 112 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

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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