FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA

Carrying SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK

CULVERT RUNS PARALLEL WIT, Bell, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA

The SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA bridge in Bell, Kentucky carries SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.8 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Kentucky bridges
205
Bridges in Bell · 17 in Poor condition
SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA 32.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5230008P0000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA 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 SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA against other structures in Bell 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 SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA?

SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA in Bell, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA inspected?

SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA'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 300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA 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 SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA?

SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA?

SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA and does age affect safety?

SKYLAND ROAD ENTRA was built in 1980, making it 46 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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