Total Bridges
14,554
Public highway bridges in Kentucky
State profile · Near median Poor share
Kentucky bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Kentucky, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 14,554
- Public bridges
- 23.9%
- Good condition
- 7.1%
- Poor condition
Data updated May 2026
Good Condition
23.9%
3,472 bridges rated 7-9
-26.1pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
7.1%
1,027 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4
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 - Poor-condition share 23.5%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
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 by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)
States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Kentucky on the same metric.
MT
Montana
6.70% top marginal rate
NY
New York
6.90% top marginal rate
KY
Kentucky
7.06% top marginal rate
NH
New Hampshire
7.08% top marginal rate
OK
Oklahoma
7.50% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Kentucky
Six lowest-condition bridges in Kentucky, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.
WIDS ROAD
PoorOver: WHITE OAK CREEK
100' NE OF JCT CR 5156, Adair, KY
Built 1971 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 10
PETROLEUM RD
PoorOver: LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK
0.2 MI. E JCT US 31E, Allen, KY
Built 1975 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 164
DEERFIELD ROAD
PoorOver: STOVALL CREEK
.7 MI W OF JCT KY 802, Ballard, KY
Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 40
KY-3042
PoorOver: 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
PoorOver: 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-126
FairOver: TRIBUTARY OF MUDDY CREEK
1.0 MI S.E. OF JCT KY 124, Trigg, KY
Built 1936 Load: 40.1 t ADT: 604
US-60B
FairOver: LOST CREEK
.2 M1.SW JCT KY 2091, Union, KY
Built 2001 Load: 40.1 t ADT: 3,027
KY-1009
FairOver: OTTER CREEK
3.1 MI SE JCT KY 200, Wayne, KY
Built 1990 Load: 40.1 t ADT: 180
COOPERSVILLE RIDGE
FairOver: SUMPTER HOLLOW CREEK
.05 MI NE JCT KY 92, Wayne, KY
Built 1990 Load: 40.1 t ADT: 231
WILLIAMS CLAY ROAD
FairOver: CANEY FORK
2.4 MI. N. JCT. KY 132, Webster, KY
Built 1982 Load: 40.1 t ADT: 50
KIDDS MILL RD
FairOver: BR OF CLEAR CREEK
150' W OF KY 169, Woodford, KY
Built 1971 Load: 40.1 t ADT: 196
W Old State Rd
FairOver: Lancaster Branch
1.4 MI W of Jct US 231, Allen, KY
Built 2016 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 395
SHILOH-CANE RIDGE
FairOver: CANE RIDGE CREEK
3.1 MI W OF JCT KY 1083, Butler, KY
Built 1975 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 48
KY-1121
FairOver: TWELVE MILE CR @GUBSER M
2.8 MI N OF S-JCT KY 10, Campbell, KY
Built 1967 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 150
Riffe Creek Sch Rd
FairOver: RIFFE CREEK
.313 MI. NE. OF KY 206, Casey, KY
Built 2008 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 120
MOUNTAIN PKY NC
FairOver: OLD RR BED
WBL 2.2 MI E OF KY 1960, Clark, KY
Built 1962 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 7,075
KY-9000
FairOver: OLD RR BED
EBL 2.2 MI E OF KY 1960, Clark, KY
Built 1962 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 7,075
KY-1
FairOver: CLAY LICK CREEK
.35 MI N OF JCT 1711, Greenup, KY
Built 1940 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 744
KY-1
FairOver: OLD TOWN CREEK
2.4 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 784, Greenup, KY
Built 1940 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 816
CROOKED RD
FairOver: POND CREEK
.1 MI S KY 30, Jackson, KY
Built 1990 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 40
S POPE LICK RD
FairOver: POPE LICK
0.2 MI S OF KY 155, Jefferson, KY
Built 1993 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 494
KY-825
FairOver: Lower Twin Branch
1.2 MI SW of JCT KY 2039, Johnson, KY
Built 1975 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 1,101
KY-825
FairOver: Upper Twin Branch
1.2 MI SW of JCT KY 2039, Johnson, KY
Built 1975 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 1,101
KY-3
FairOver: E. FK. LITTLE SANDY RVR
AT JCT KY 3 & KY 3399, Lawrence, KY
Built 1987 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 369
CR 1113
FairOver: Grassy Fork
.118 mi E of Jct. Ky 59, Lewis, KY
Built 2000 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 67
ROUTE 114
FairOver: MUDDY CREEK
E OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PL, Madison, KY
Built 1977 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 30
KY-81
FairOver: LONG FALLS CREEK
.80 MI SOU. OF JCT KY 140, McLean, KY
Built 1937 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 4,105
APPLEGATE ROAD
FairOver: BUCK CREEK
.1 MI W-MAIN ST-KY 11, Owsley, KY
Built 1973 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 80
BETHEL CAMP RD
FairOver: TROUBLESOME CREEK
@ KY. 476 JCT., Perry, KY
Built 2003 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 60
KY 1848
FairOver: NS RAILROAD & TRIB
0.4 MI N OF I-64, Shelby, KY
Built 2016 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 11,038
KY-33
FairOver: CLEAR CREEK
1.3 MI N-KY 1267 @TROY, Woodford, KY
Built 1959 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 677
KY-19
FairOver: N. FORK OF LICKING RIVER
BTWN JCTS KY 539 @MILFORD, Bracken, KY
Built 1935 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 553
MOOK-CENTERVIEW RD
FairOver: MUDDY PRONG
0.8 MI S OF JCT KY 690, Breckinridge, KY
Built 1975 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 151
KY-464
FairOver: ROCKHOUSE CREEK
.55 MI N.W. OF JCT US 641, Calloway, KY
Built 1968 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 290
KY-298
FairOver: SOUTH FORK OF PANTHER CR
2.0 MI S.W. OF JCT US 231, Daviess, KY
Built 1970 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 394
KY 12
FairOver: TRIB TO FLAT CREEK
4.6 MI E OF US 421, Franklin, KY
Built 2007 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 212
KY-94
FairOver: WEST FORK BAYOU DE CHIEN
.50 MI EAST OF JCT KY 781, Fulton, KY
Built 1969 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 469
MEAHL & CATES RD
FairOver: WEST FORK CANOE CK
1.2 MI NW JCT KY 1299, Henderson, KY
Built 1991 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 62
CHEATHAM TOY RD
FairOver: ELAM DITCH
.7 MI SW JCT KY 812, Henderson, KY
Built 1991 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 37
COOLEY ROAD
FairOver: CANE CREEK
.9 MI S JCT KY 1529, Hickman, KY
Built 1993 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 6
KLONDIKE LN
FairOver: S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK
0.1 MI S OF HIKES LN, Jefferson, KY
Built 1970 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 4,687
BROOKSTOWN ROAD
FairOver: EAST FK-OTTER CREEK
50' N OF PEACOCK RD, Madison, KY
Built 1992 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 114
BELLVIEW RD
FairOver: E CLEAR CREEK
250 FT S OF CLEAR CR RD, Shelby, KY
Built 1992 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 189
EAST WEBSTER ST
FairOver: MOCK ROY CREEK
300' W. US 41 @SEBREE, Webster, KY
Built 1990 Load: 40.3 t ADT: 804
KY 249
FairOver: SO FK BEAVER CREEK
.40 MI NOR. OF CMBRL PW O, Barren, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 2,826
CANNON ROAD
FairOver: TRIB TO SNAG CREEK
.75 MI N OF INT W/KY 1109, Bracken, KY
Built 2011 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 20
KY 44
FairOver: FLOYDS FORK
1.5 MI E OF I-65, Bullitt, KY
Built 1998 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 11,169
KY 179
FairOver: FUGETT CREEK
.9 MILE FROM 38, Harlan, KY
Built 2007 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 151
KY-7
FairOver: RT. FORK OF BEAVER CREEK
N @JCT KY 899-@FLOYD C.L., Knott, KY
Built 1938 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 1,140
OLD HINKLEVILLE W
FairOver: BR W.FK.MASSAC CREEK
0.7 MI S US 60, McCracken, KY
Built 1990 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 389
MORGAN COUNTY HIGH
FairOver: CANEY CREEK
50 FT. W. OF KY 191, Morgan, KY
Built 1971 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 3,337
KY-181
FairOver: POND CREEK
3.0 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 890, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.4 t ADT: 1,636
BARNETTS CREEK RD
FairOver: BARNETTS CREEK
1.8 MI N. KY 206, Adair, KY
Built 1988 Load: 40.5 t ADT: 125
LANES MILL
FairOver: LITTLE BENSON(GREASY) CR
South of Franklin Co.Ln., Anderson, KY
Built 1925 Load: 40.5 t ADT: 66
KY-921
FairOver: PETER CREEK
2.26 MI. N. JCT KY 87, Barren, KY
Built 1970 Load: 40.5 t ADT: 309
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