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
KY-189
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
3.2 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 800, Christian, KY
Built 1939 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 562
US-41
FairOver: SWAMP SLOUGH
1.3 MI N.W. OF JCT KY 115, Christian, KY
Built 1942 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 5,809
US-41
FairOver: SWAMP SLOUGH
.60 MI N.W. OF JCT KY 115, Christian, KY
Built 1942 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 5,809
KY-107
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
.30 MI NOR. OF I-24 OP, Christian, KY
Built 1932 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,124
KY-91
FairOver: FORK SUGAR CREEK
1.3 MI N.W. OF JCT KY 124, Christian, KY
Built 1940 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,451
PRINCETON ROAD
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
.25 MI S.E. OF JCT KY 168, Christian, KY
Built 1932 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,696
KY-109
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
4.8 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 168, Christian, KY
Built 1936 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,198
KY-800
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
.40 MI WEST OF PENNYRL PW, Christian, KY
Built 1953 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,044
KY-800
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
1.3 MI EAST OF PENNYRL PW, Christian, KY
Built 1953 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 740
KY-1026
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
2.2 MI S.W. OF JCT KY 91, Christian, KY
Built 1951 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 208
KY-109
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
2.4 MI SOU. OF JCT US 41S, Christian, KY
Built 1950 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,186
KY-109
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
1.0 MI SOU. OF JCT KY 102, Christian, KY
Built 1950 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 562
KY-1027
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
1.0 MI WEST OF JCT KY 115, Christian, KY
Built 1950 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 178
KY-1923
FairOver: LOWER HOWARDS CREEK
.40 MI WEST OF JCT KY 627, Clark, KY
Built 1964 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 407
KY-11
FairOver: COLLINS FORK
2.0 MI EAST OF JCT US 421, Clay, KY
Built 1936 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,405
KY-66
FairOver: DRY BRANCH
NW @ JCT KY 149, Clay, KY
Built 1956 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 564
KY-558
FairOver: HAYES CREEK
.4 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 90, Clinton, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,093
US 127
FairOver: CHURNTOP BRANCH CREEK
0.23 MILE S OF JCT KY 738, Clinton, KY
Built 2013 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 3,072
CLEAR FORK NORTH
FairOver: CLEAR FORK CREEK
.0.4 MI-SE JCT 738, Clinton, KY
Built 1996 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 20
KY-91
FairOver: HURRICANE CREEK
1.0 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 135, Crittenden, KY
Built 1960 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 353
KY-1077
FairOver: PINEY CREEK
.15 MI. SOU. OF JCT. KY 5, Crittenden, KY
Built 1951 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 163
KY-704
FairOver: CEDAR BRANCH CREEK
5.0 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 912, Cumberland, KY
Built 1955 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 121
US-231
FairOver: BRANCH OF PANTHER CREEK
.55 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 142, Daviess, KY
Built 1939 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 6,700
KY-140
FairOver: TWO MILE CREEK
2.0 MI EAST OF JCT US 431, Daviess, KY
Built 1953 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 863
KY-554
FairOver: BRUSH FORK CREEK
.40 MI S.W. OF JCT KY 151, Daviess, KY
Built 1949 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 453
KY-661
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
1.2 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 662, Daviess, KY
Built 1950 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 156
KY-554
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
1.0 MI WEST OF JCT US 431, Daviess, KY
Built 1957 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,698
KY-70
FairOver: WILFORD BRANCH
.10 MI EAST OF JCT KY 185, Edmonson, KY
Built 1933 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,112
KY-185
FairOver: BR OF BIG REEDY CREEK
.85 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 70, Edmonson, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 802
KY-185
FairOver: BR OF BIG REEDY CREEK
.6 MI S OF S-JCT KY 238, Edmonson, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 802
KY-185
FairOver: BIG REEDY BRANCH
.2 MI S OF S-JCT KY 238, Edmonson, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 802
KY-185
FairOver: BR OF BIG REEDY CREEK
BTWN N-JCT KY 238 E & W, Edmonson, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 789
KY-185
FairOver: BIG REEDY CREEK
.3 MI S OF JCT KY 1075, Edmonson, KY
Built 1934 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 789
KY-655
FairOver: GULF CREEK
4.7 MI S OF N JCT KY 70, Edmonson, KY
Built 1949 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 47
KY-728
FairOver: DOG CREEK
2.3 MI N OF JCT KY 1827, Edmonson, KY
Built 1951 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 118
KY-4
FairOver: BR OF WEST HICKMAN CREEK
EB ENT RMP A @ K1974 NTRC, Fayette, KY
Built 1969 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 65,757
US 25
FairOver: CANE RUN CREEK
.05 MI N OF JCT W/KY1973, Fayette, KY
Built 2013 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 15,929
GENTRY RD
FairOver: BAUGHMAN FORK
1.4 MI E -KY 1973, Fayette, KY
Built 1992 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 73
Ironworks Pkwy
FairOver: Cane Run
0.1mi E of Ironworks Pike, Fayette, KY
Built 1980 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 665
KY-1091
FairOver: Wolfpen Branch
0.06 MI SW of JCT KY 122, Floyd, KY
Built 1952 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 329
SWALLOWFIELD RD
FairOver: TRIB TO LONG BRANCH
0.2 MI S OF US 127, Franklin, KY
Built 1932 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,911
KY-116
FairOver: LITTLE BAYOU DE CHIEN
1.4 MI WEST OF JKSN PUR O, Fulton, KY
Built 1953 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,130
KY-116
FairOver: BRANCH OF LITTLE MUD CRE
2.0 MI S.E. OF JCT KY 166, Fulton, KY
Built 1954 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 353
KY-166
FairOver: BROWDER CREEK
.60 MI WEST OF JCT KY 190, Fulton, KY
Built 1938 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,099
KY-166
FairOver: MUD CREEK
1.5 MI WEST OF JCT KY 112, Fulton, KY
Built 1938 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,119
KY-166
FairOver: JONES BRANCH
1.0 MI WEST OF JCT KY 112, Fulton, KY
Built 1938 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,099
KY-309
FairOver: RUNNING SLOUGH
.1 MI S OF JCT KY 1099, Fulton, KY
Built 1935 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,621
KY-309
FairOver: SCOTT BRANCH
.3 MI S OF JCT KY 1099, Fulton, KY
Built 1935 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 1,621
KY-1099
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
.50 MI EAST OF JCT KY 94, Fulton, KY
Built 1951 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 953
KY-1125
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
.55 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 94, Fulton, KY
Built 1951 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 62
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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.
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