FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BARTLETT PARK ROAD

Carrying BARTLETT PARK ROAD over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK

0.3 MILES TO SKYLAND ROAD, Breathitt, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BARTLETT PARK ROAD

The BARTLETT PARK ROAD bridge in Breathitt, Kentucky carries BARTLETT PARK ROAD over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How BARTLETT PARK ROAD compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Kentucky bridges
124
Bridges in Breathitt · 9 in Poor condition
BARTLETT PARK ROAD 29.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.7
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
8.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
5.7 m (19 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5230002P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

BARTLETT PARK 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 BARTLETT PARK ROAD against other structures in Breathitt 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 BARTLETT PARK ROAD?

BARTLETT PARK ROAD in Breathitt, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BARTLETT PARK ROAD inspected?

BARTLETT PARK 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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BARTLETT PARK 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 BARTLETT PARK ROAD?

BARTLETT PARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BARTLETT PARK ROAD?

BARTLETT PARK ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is BARTLETT PARK ROAD and does age affect safety?

BARTLETT PARK ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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