FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAIN RANGE ROAD

Carrying MAIN RANGE ROAD over MILL CREEK

0.6 KM S OF STEELS RNG RD, Hardin, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAIN RANGE ROAD

The MAIN RANGE ROAD bridge in Hardin, Kentucky carries MAIN RANGE ROAD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.0 metric tons.

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

How MAIN RANGE ROAD compares

▲ 17.8
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Kentucky bridges
223
Bridges in Hardin · 9 in Poor condition
MAIN RANGE ROAD 57.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
57.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
25.0 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPTRAKNO0BDG04

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAIN RANGE ROAD 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 MAIN RANGE ROAD against other structures in Hardin 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 MAIN RANGE ROAD?

MAIN RANGE ROAD in Hardin, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAIN RANGE ROAD inspected?

MAIN RANGE 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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAIN RANGE ROAD 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 MAIN RANGE ROAD?

MAIN RANGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAIN RANGE ROAD?

MAIN RANGE ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is MAIN RANGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

MAIN RANGE ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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