FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

8TH ARMORED DIV RD

Carrying 8TH ARMORED DIV RD over DRY BRANCH

38 M S OF CHAFFEE AVE, Hardin, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 8TH ARMORED DIV RD

The 8TH ARMORED DIV RD bridge in Hardin, Kentucky carries 8TH ARMORED DIV RD over DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 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 NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 8TH ARMORED DIV RD compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Kentucky bridges
223
Bridges in Hardin · 9 in Poor condition
8TH ARMORED DIV RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPTRAKNO0BDG49

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 8TH ARMORED DIV RD 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 8TH ARMORED DIV RD 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 8TH ARMORED DIV RD?

8TH ARMORED DIV RD in Hardin, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 8TH ARMORED DIV RD inspected?

8TH ARMORED DIV RD'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. 8TH ARMORED DIV RD 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 8TH ARMORED DIV RD?

8TH ARMORED DIV RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 8TH ARMORED DIV RD?

8TH ARMORED DIV RD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is 8TH ARMORED DIV RD and does age affect safety?

8TH ARMORED DIV RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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