KENTUCKY AVE
Carrying KENTUCKY AVE over ROCK CR
S 32 T 50 N R 32 W, Jackson, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KENTUCKY AVE
The KENTUCKY AVE bridge in Jackson, Missouri carries KENTUCKY AVE over ROCK CR. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,149 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KENTUCKY AVE compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 28.0 m (92 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,149 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 25383
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • 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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
KENTUCKY AVE 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 KENTUCKY AVE against other structures in Jackson and across Missouri. Missouri 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 KENTUCKY AVE?
KENTUCKY AVE in Jackson, Missouri has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KENTUCKY AVE inspected?
KENTUCKY AVE'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 2,149 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KENTUCKY AVE 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 KENTUCKY AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for KENTUCKY AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining KENTUCKY AVE?
KENTUCKY AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is KENTUCKY AVE and does age affect safety?
KENTUCKY AVE was built in 1932, making it 94 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.
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