Total Bridges
14,554
Public highway bridges in Kentucky
State profile · Near national median SD
Kentucky bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Kentucky — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 14,554
- Public bridges
- 23.9%
- Good condition
- 7.1%
- Poor condition
- 7.1%
- Structurally deficient
Good Condition
23.9%
3,472 bridges rated 7-9
-26.1pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
7.1%
1,027 bridges rated 0-4
Structurally Deficient
7.1%
1,027 bridges flagged for repair priority
0.1pp vs national avg 7.0%
Kentucky vs national bridge condition
Kentucky — Good condition share 23.9%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Kentucky — Structurally deficient share 23.5%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Kentucky (FHWA NBI)
Counties (120)
Adair 143 Allen 88 Anderson 84 Ballard 85 Barren 147 Bath 89 Bell 205 Boone 138 Bourbon 112 Boyd 89 Boyle 89 Bracken 49 Breathitt 124 Breckinridge 91 Bullitt 99 Butler 98 Caldwell 116 Calloway 210 Campbell 131 Carlisle 75 Carroll 68 Carter 189 Casey 143 Christian 300 Clark 117 Clay 160 Clinton 41 Crittenden 89 Cumberland 93 Daviess 283 Edmonson 39 Elliott 53 Estill 56 Fayette 200 Fleming 117 Floyd 161 Franklin 117 Fulton 95 Gallatin 55 Garrard 67 Grant 79 Graves 380 Grayson 119 Green 57 Greenup 160 Hancock 70 Hardin 223 Harlan 252 Harrison 153 Hart 57 Henderson 186 Henry 94 Hickman 123 Hopkins 251 Jackson 51 Jefferson 662 Jessamine 58 Johnson 99 Kenton 142 Knott 134 Knox 127 Larue 54 Laurel 131 Lawrence 103 Lee 42 Leslie 112 Letcher 179 Lewis 149 Lincoln 136 Livingston 104 Logan 135 Lyon 78 Madison 154 Magoffin 107 Marion 149 Marshall 208 Martin 70 Mason 97 McCracken 201 McCreary 39 McLean 75 Meade 24 Menifee 49 Mercer 75 Metcalfe 78 Monroe 70 Montgomery 75 Morgan 114 Muhlenberg 153 Nelson 151 Nicholas 82 Ohio 227 Oldham 66 Owen 54 Owsley 55 Pendleton 94 Perry 176 Pike 331 Powell 110 Pulaski 182 Robertson 24 Rockcastle 87 Rowan 130 Russell 46 Scott 183 Shelby 137 Simpson 50 Spencer 58 Taylor 92 Todd 80 Trigg 109 Trimble 44 Union 127 Warren 106 Washington 104 Wayne 76 Webster 144 Whitley 149 Wolfe 77 Woodford 60
Kentucky vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)
States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Kentucky on the same metric.
30
Montana
6.70% top marginal rate
36
New York
6.90% top marginal rate
21
Kentucky
7.06% top marginal rate
33
New Hampshire
7.08% top marginal rate
40
Oklahoma
7.50% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Kentucky
Six lowest-condition bridges in Kentucky, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.
WIDS ROAD
Structurally DeficientOver: WHITE OAK CREEK
100' NE OF JCT CR 5156, Adair, KY
Built 1971 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 10
PETROLEUM RD
Structurally DeficientOver: LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK
0.2 MI. E JCT US 31E, Allen, KY
Built 1975 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 164
DEERFIELD ROAD
Structurally DeficientOver: STOVALL CREEK
.7 MI W OF JCT KY 802, Ballard, KY
Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 40
KY-3042
Structurally DeficientOver: DIX RVR-HERRINGTON LAKE
.05 MI EAST OF KY34, Boyle, KY
Built 1924 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 630
KY-1951
PoorOver: SNAG CREEK
2.4 MI. S.E KY 1019, Bracken, KY
Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 36
Jones Branch
Structurally DeficientOver: South Fk Quicksand Creek
100' S of KY 1098 MP 9.23, Breathitt, KY
Built 2013 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 55
All Bridges in Kentucky
OLD OWENTON-GEORGE
FairOver: RED OAK CREEK
.7 MI S. KY 607, Owen, KY
Built 1992 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 96
KY-1717
FairOver: WILSON FORK
.05 MI EAST OF JCT KY 708, Owsley, KY
Built 1958 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 143
KY-70
FairOver: BRUSHY CREEK
1.3 MI SOU. OF JCT KY 618, Rockcastle, KY
Built 1940 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,485
CYNTHIANA ROAD
FairOver: LANES RUN
.1 mi west of Oxford Dr, Scott, KY
Built 1988 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 8,388
US 42
FairOver: HARDY CREEK
2.9 MI W OF CARROLL CL, Trimble, KY
Built 1985 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,424
KY-820
FairOver: CANEY FORK CREEK
1.1 MI EAST OF JCT KY 249, Barren, KY
Built 1973 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 227
KY-66
FairOver: ELK CREEK
.20 MI SOU. OF JCT US 421, Clay, KY
Built 1963 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 607
CHINN ST
FairOver: POND RUN CREEK
.05 MI SE OF JCT KY 750, Greenup, KY
Built 1970 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 131
US-119
FairOver: POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR
.15 MI W OF TOTZ CNCTR RD, Harlan, KY
Built 1974 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 3,117
OAK RIDGE RD
FairOver: BRUSHY CREEK
.1 MI S - CR 5016, Harrison, KY
Built 1992 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 102
LAKES CREEK RD
FairOver: CAVANAUGH CREEK
1.7 MI E OF N-JCT KY 89, Jackson, KY
Built 1970 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 60
KY-899
FairOver: Caney Fork
3.5 MI SW of JCT KY 7, Knott, KY
Built 1961 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 427
DUNN CEM ROAD
FairOver: BR. OF ELIZABETH CREEK
0.6 MI N. OF KY. 408, Marshall, KY
Built 2007 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 50
US-62
FairOver: CANEY CREEK
.8 MI E OF E-JCT KY 1583, Ohio, KY
Built 1929 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 550
Crowe Ln, CR 1109
FairOver: Adams Creek
0.05 mi. E. Jct. KY 1700, Ohio, KY
Built 2007 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 30
KY-615
FairOver: MORRIS CREEK
.10 MI WEST OF JCT KY 213, Powell, KY
Built 1975 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 182
Riverview Drive
FairOver: Little Indian Creek
0.1 M E of JCT CR 1250, Russell, KY
Built 2000 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 230
KY-90
FairOver: BRUSHY FORK CREEK
1.2 MI EAST OF JCT KY 839, Barren, KY
Built 1928 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 4,796
INDIAN TRACE RD
FairOver: POND CREEK
.6 MI N OF JCT KY 10, Campbell, KY
Built 1965 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 147
KY 57
FairOver: NO.FK.ELKHORN CREEK
50FT S OF JCT KY 1970, Fayette, KY
Built 1951 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 2,311
KY-1426
FairOver: LEVISA FORK- BIG SANDY
.20 MI SOU. OF JCT US 23, Floyd, KY
Built 1977 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 2,411
DOVE CREEK RD
FairOver: BOONE BRANCH
0.25 MI E OF MILLS LN, Franklin, KY
Built 1993 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 58
KY-166
FairOver: BAYOU DE CHIEN
.05 MI EAST OF JCT KY 112, Fulton, KY
Built 1938 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 1,099
KY 3016
FairOver: S FORK OF LICKING RIVER
0.3 MI S E OF U.S. 27, Harrison, KY
Built 1968 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 4,773
KY-2248
FairOver: EAST FK-CANOE CREEK
1.2 MI NE KY 1299, Henderson, KY
Built 1991 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 69
GRAND AVENUE
FairOver: TRIB. BANKLICK CK
.1 MI W OF JCT KY 177, Kenton, KY
Built 1970 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 2,410
PUNCHEON RD
FairOver: RT FRK BEAVER CREEK
0.05 MI S JCT KY 7, Knott, KY
Built 1993 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 729
KY-135
FairOver: Bayou Creek
.60 MI NOR. OF JCT US 60, Livingston, KY
Built 1934 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 533
KY-412
FairOver: MOORE CREEK
1 MI E OF JCT KY 289, Marion, KY
Built 1971 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 187
MT ZION RD
FairOver: RENFRO CREEK
.2 MI W - CR 5333, Rockcastle, KY
Built 1992 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 420
KY-289
FairOver: MIDDLE PITMAN CREEK
.8 MI N OF JCT KY 1400, Taylor, KY
Built 1952 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 1,683
KY-70
FairOver: DOE CREEK
3.5 MI NE JCT KY 1649, Casey, KY
Built 1990 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,196
US-231
FairOver: RELIEF STRUCTURE
.35 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 298, Daviess, KY
Built 1947 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 8,554
KY-334
FairOver: BLACKFORD CREEK
ON DAVIESS - HANCOCK CL, Hancock, KY
Built 1941 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 418
US-119
FairOver: POOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIV
1.8 MI.S. LETCHER CO LNE, Harlan, KY
Built 1990 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 2,413
US-51
FairOver: OBION CREEK
5.5 MI N - CLINTON, Hickman, KY
Built 1991 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,611
US-62
FairOver: FOX RUN CREEK
.85 MI EAST OF JCT KY 454, Hopkins, KY
Built 1932 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,426
KY-3630
FairOver: S.FK.ROCKCASTLE RVR
NEAR JACKSON - LAUREL CL, Laurel, KY
Built 1940 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 611
Camp Branch
FairOver: Coldwater Fork
0.1 MI S of JCT KY 908, Martin, KY
Built 1975 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 355
PROVIDENCE RD
FairOver: HARRODS BRANCH
1.7 MI W JCT US 127, Mercer, KY
Built 1991 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 62
KY-136
FairOver: HANLEY CREEK
1.0 MI E OF DAVIESS CL, Ohio, KY
Built 1932 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 951
KY-451
FairOver: FORKED MOUTH CREEK
4.5 MI NW OF JCT KY 80, Perry, KY
Built 1973 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 774
HIEATT BOTTOM RD
FairOver: GREASY CREEK
.01 MI JCT KY-62, Robertson, KY
Built 2014 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 43
KY 1008
FairOver: SEABOARD RAILROAD
.20 MI EAST OF JCT US 31W, Simpson, KY
Built 1969 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 9,683
US-62
FairOver: SALT RIVER
.55 MI E OF JCT KY 513, Anderson, KY
Built 1930 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,817
KY-53
FairOver: PUNCHEON CREEK
1.2 MI N. OF BG PW OP, Anderson, KY
Built 1938 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 269
KY-542
FairOver: SPRING FK-QUICKSAND CRK
.05 MI E OF JCT KY 2465, Breathitt, KY
Built 1953 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 99
GOODSPRINGS RD
FairOver: BLACK CREEK
1.4 MI S. JCT KY 70, Caldwell, KY
Built 1990 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 60
KY-1997
FairOver: WILLOW BRANCH
.6 MI N OF JCT KY 1566, Campbell, KY
Built 1974 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 259
KY-3297
FairOver: LITTLE SANDY RIVER
.5 MI.W JCT. KY 1910, Carter, KY
Built 1992 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,982
Showing 5,301-5,350 of 14,554 bridges
Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
Understanding Bridge Conditions
How FHWA rates bridge condition on a 0-9 scale.
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