PH Access Road
Carrying PH Access Road over TENNESSEE RIVER
KENTUCKY DAM, Marshall, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PH Access Road
The PH Access Road bridge in Marshall, Kentucky carries PH Access Road over TENNESSEE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 30 sections, stretching 503.5 meters (1652 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PH Access Road compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 2011
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 30
- Structure Length
- 503.5 m (1652 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.4 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2140790062S0001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
PH Access Road 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 PH Access Road against other structures in Marshall 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 PH Access Road?
PH Access Road in Marshall, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PH Access Road inspected?
PH Access Road'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PH Access Road 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 PH Access Road?
PH Access Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PH Access Road?
PH Access Road is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
How old is PH Access Road and does age affect safety?
PH Access Road was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.
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.
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