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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

Total Bridges

14,554

Public highway bridges in Kentucky

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)

Kentucky23.85598460904219%57.71609179606981%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
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
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,122

36

New York

6.90% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$19,132
Selected

21

Kentucky

7.06% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,554

33

New Hampshire

7.08% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,542

40

Oklahoma

7.50% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$22,733

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 Deficient

Over: WHITE OAK CREEK

100' NE OF JCT CR 5156, Adair, KY

Built 1971 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 10

PETROLEUM RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK

0.2 MI. E JCT US 31E, Allen, KY

Built 1975 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 164

DEERFIELD ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: STOVALL CREEK

.7 MI W OF JCT KY 802, Ballard, KY

Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 40

KY-3042

Structurally Deficient

Over: DIX RVR-HERRINGTON LAKE

.05 MI EAST OF KY34, Boyle, KY

Built 1924 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 630

KY-1951

Poor

Over: SNAG CREEK

2.4 MI. S.E KY 1019, Bracken, KY

Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 36

Jones Branch

Structurally Deficient

Over: 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

KY-124

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK

0.75 MI. S.W. OF KY 91, Christian, KY

Built 1985 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 529

KY-466

Fair

Over: Left Fork Beaver Creek

1.2 MI S of JCT KY 122, Floyd, KY

Built 1994 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 856

CR-1083

Fair

Over: CLOVER FK CUMBERLAND RVR

SW @ JCT KY 38, Harlan, KY

Built 1975 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 200

KY-266

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

1.8 MI NW OF JCT US 60, Henderson, KY

Built 1967 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 146

SIXTH VEIN RD

Fair

Over: LICK CREEK

200' E. OF KY 109, Hopkins, KY

Built 1976 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 178

Industrial Park Rd

Fair

Over: Levisa Fork

0.01 MI S of KY 321, Johnson, KY

Built 1967 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 787

KY-177

Fair

Over: BOWMAN CREEK

1.3 MI N OF JCT KY 2042, Kenton, KY

Built 1932 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,281

FELTNER STEER RD

Fair

Over: LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

.1 MI. S.JCT KY 30, Laurel, KY

Built 1991 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 153

KY-3246

Fair

Over: FALL LICK CREEK

AT THE.GARRARD CO LINE, Lincoln, KY

Built 1994 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 279

VAUGHN RD.

Fair

Over: HICKORY CREEK

1.8 MI N. OF KY 70, Livingston, KY

Built 2010 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 36

US-460

Fair

Over: CLAY LICK

.6 MI.W MENIFEE CO LN, Montgomery, KY

Built 1993 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 3,933

US-460

Fair

Over: BLACKWATER CREEK

.05 MI. WEST-KY 772, Morgan, KY

Built 1985 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,305

Perry Park Rd

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

0.2 MI South Of KY-1982, Owen, KY

Built 1967 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 50

KY-39

Fair

Over: BUCK CREEK

1.4 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 452, Pulaski, KY

Built 1964 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,873

KY-1004

Fair

Over: ROUNDSTONE CREEK

.05 MI W OF JCT KY 1912, Rockcastle, KY

Built 1965 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,203

KY-377

Fair

Over: N. FORK OF TRIPLETT CREE

3 MI N OF E-JCT KY 799, Rowan, KY

Built 1948 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 707

ANDERSON LN

Fair

Over: BULLSKIN CREEK

2.2 MI E OF KY 362, Shelby, KY

Built 1986 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 299

KY-124

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

1.0 MI S.W. OF JCT KY 126, Trigg, KY

Built 1933 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 427

KY-667

Fair

Over: DENNIS O'NAN DITCH

1.4 MI WEST OF JCT KY 150, Union, KY

Built 1973 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 17

KY-1340

Fair

Over: FREDERICKS DITCH

.1 MI W OF JCT KY 874, Webster, KY

Built 1976 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 516

KY-1659

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF GLENN CREEK

5FT S OF JCT KY 1681, Woodford, KY

Built 1961 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 660

US-25E-10

Fair

Over: YELLOW CREEK

SB .1 MI S OF JCT KY 188, Bell, KY

Built 1973 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 9,431

US-25E

Fair

Over: YELLOW CREEK

NB .1 MI S OF JCT KY 188, Bell, KY

Built 1973 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 9,431

KY-139

Fair

Over: GOOSE CREEK

2.0 MI S.W. JCT US 62, Caldwell, KY

Built 1984 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 2,132

KY-80

Fair

Over: JONATHAN CREEK

.14 MI SW JCT KY-1346, Calloway, KY

Built 2004 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 1,814

KY-627

Fair

Over: LOWER HOWARDS CREEK

.25 MI S OF JCT W/KY 1958, Clark, KY

Built 1967 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 16,727

KY-691

Fair

Over: LYONS BRANCH

.6 MI. N JCT KY 1205, Cumberland, KY

Built 1935 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 136

HOWARD'S BOTTOM RD

Fair

Over: BRUSH CREEK

2.35 MI N&W FROM KY 1880, Cumberland, KY

Built 1970 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 112

KY-219

Fair

Over: CUMBERLAND RIVER

.25 MI N OF JCT KY 2007, Harlan, KY

Built 1976 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 1,774

KY-982

Fair

Over: LICKING RIVER

1.4 MI. S.-JCT. KY 32, Harrison, KY

Built 1983 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 3,551

Narrows Fork Rd

Fair

Over: Jennys Creek

0.636 MI SW of JCT KY 825, Johnson, KY

Built 2005 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 70

KY-135

Fair

Over: BUCK CREEK

.05 MI WEST OF JCT KY 137, Livingston, KY

Built 1959 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 101

RIVER RD

Fair

Over: GASPER RIVER

.71 MI N. JCT KY 73, Logan, KY

Built 1998 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 121

KY-499

Fair

Over: MUDDY CREEK

2.9 MI. E OF JCT 421, Madison, KY

Built 1983 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 828

Moore Branch

Fair

Over: Coldwater Fork

0.12 MI S of JCT KY 908, Martin, KY

Built 1985 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 130

OLD HALF HILL RD

Fair

Over: OVER STONE LICK BRANCH

.032 MI W KY 1234, Mason, KY

Built 2004 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 70

EBENEZER RD

Fair

Over: EAST MILL CREEK

.3 MI W KY 163, Monroe, KY

Built 1990 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 173

KY-1768

Fair

Over: RIGHT FORK OF COW CREEK

.10 MI SOU. OF JCT KY 28, Owsley, KY

Built 1959 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 56

KY-699

Fair

Over: CLOVER FORK CREEK

.73 MI WEST OF JCT KY 463, Perry, KY

Built 1946 Load: 37.4 t ADT: 488

HAMMONDS CREEK RD

Fair

Over: HAMMOND CREEK

0.5 MI N OF KY 44, Anderson, KY

Built 1985 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 303

PIGEON FORK ROAD

Fair

Over: BENSON CREEK

50 FT WEST-JCT KY 1875, Anderson, KY

Built 1989 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 103

CR-1386

Fair

Over: GREASY CREEK

.1 MI.N. JCT KY 92, Bell, KY

Built 1992 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 34

SOPER ROAD

Fair

Over: BOONE CREEK

.8 MI W OF JCT KY 57, Bourbon, KY

Built 1985 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 26

US-62

Fair

Over: LITTLE MAYFIELD CREEK

.92 MI E OF JCT KY 1181, Carlisle, KY

Built 1929 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 2,220

KY-496

Fair

Over: FRANKLIN BRANCH

.45 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 90, Cumberland, KY

Built 1970 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 190

WN-9007

Fair

Over: N FORK PANTHER CK

NBL .80 MI SOU. OF KY 145, Daviess, KY

Built 1972 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 5,493

Old KY 81

Fair

Over: OLD PANTHER CREEK

100' N WINDY HOLLOW RD, Daviess, KY

Built 1986 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 803

OAK HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: ALEXANDER CREEK

3.9 MI S JCT KY 259, Edmonson, KY

Built 1990 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 174

RUSH CRK RD

Fair

Over: RUSH CREEK

0.86 MI N. OF KY 94, Fulton, KY

Built 1970 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 67

FALL LICK RD

Fair

Over: DRAKES CREEK

2.3 MI E OF JCT W/KY 39, Garrard, KY

Built 1973 Load: 37.5 t ADT: 210

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