Access Road over Lake Spillway
Lawrence County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Access Road over Lake Spillway in Lawrence County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 125 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 26 of the 104 inventoried bridges in Lawrence County rated good (25.0%); 6 (5.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel frame |
| Length | about 215 ft |
| Location | Yatesville Lake |
| NBI structure number | CEPORHKY3078802 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lawrence County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-3|ky-3s over Levisa|Tug Fork | 1977 | 8,226 | Fair |
| US-23 over Ky-32 | 1989 | 8,133 | Fair |
| US-23 over Rhubens Branch | 1969 | 7,638 | Fair |
| US-23 over Georges Creek | 1969 | 6,554 | Fair |
| US-23 over George Creek | 1969 | 6,554 | Fair |
| US-23 over George Creek | 1969 | 6,554 | Fair |
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