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
MADDOX TRL
FairOver: BIG SINKING CREEK
.5 MI N JCT KY 3295, Carter, KY
Built 1994 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 38
KY-107
FairOver: UNNAME STREAM
2.0 MI S.W. OF JCT KY 287, Christian, KY
Built 1932 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 611
KY-1705
FairOver: WHITE OAK CREEK
.50 MI N.E. OF JCT KY 89, Estill, KY
Built 1958 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 1,439
PAPER MILL RD
FairOver: BOONE CREEK
.9 MI N. JCT KY 52, Garrard, KY
Built 1997 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 300
KY-97
FairOver: FORK OF TERRAPIN CREEK-
2.0 MI SOU. OF JCT KY 94, Graves, KY
Built 1959 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 681
KY-645 NC
FairOver: ROCKHOUSE FORK
@JCT KY 1884, Martin, KY
Built 1979 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 1,921
KY-645
FairOver: ROCKHOUSE FORK
@JCT KY 1884, Martin, KY
Built 1979 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 1,921
US-62
FairOver: N. FORK LICKING RIVER
2.3 MI NE KY 596, Mason, KY
Built 1984 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 594
US-60
FairOver: SOMERSET CREEK
2.2 MI W -KY 686, Montgomery, KY
Built 1991 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 6,197
GREENS CHAPEL RD
FairOver: JARREL CREEK
2.1 MI. WEST CR 5299, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 1986 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 50
N CAMDEN LN
FairOver: CURRYS FORK
0.85 MI E OF KY 146, Oldham, KY
Built 2012 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 80
Lick Br
FairOver: Big Creek
@ JCT of KY 468, Pike, KY
Built 1987 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 159
ROCKBRIDGE RD
FairOver: GUIST CREEK
2.2 MI S OF KY 53, Shelby, KY
Built 1988 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 250
SECOND CROSS STREE
FairOver: BR OF DEER CREEK
.2 MI N.JCT KY 138, Webster, KY
Built 1990 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 114
I-75 NC
FairOver: CSX RAILROAD
SBL .80 MI N OF TENN ST L, Whitley, KY
Built 1962 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 13,716
I-75
FairOver: CSX RAILROAD
NBL .80 MI N OF TENN ST L, Whitley, KY
Built 1962 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 13,716
BUCK CREEK ROAD
FairOver: CSX RAILWAY
0.2 MI E. US 25W, Whitley, KY
Built 1991 Load: 46.6 t ADT: 1,215
WHITE SCHOOL RD
FairOver: TRADEWATER RIVER
@ HOPKINS CO.LN., Caldwell, KY
Built 1984 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 48
ECHO VALLEY RD
FairOver: UNNAMED STREAM
.5 MI SE-CRITON CO LINE, Caldwell, KY
Built 1991 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 34
KY-182
FairOver: CAVE BRANCH
1.6 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 209, Carter, KY
Built 1951 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 908
KY-1843
FairOver: WARRENS CREEK
.75 MI SE OF JCT CR 5164, Christian, KY
Built 1988 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 267
KY-704
FairOver: PINE BRANCH
1.5 MI N OF JCT KY 912, Cumberland, KY
Built 1987 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 121
SHORT STATION RD
FairOver: NORTH FRK PANTHER CREEK
0.76 MI. N. KY 54, Daviess, KY
Built 1984 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 187
STATE MAINTAINED R
FairOver: IC (NOR) & (SOU) RAILROA
SBL .40 MI E OF US 51 OP, Fulton, KY
Built 1968 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 5,079
US-41A
FairOver: POND CREEK
1.4 MI W KY 630, Hopkins, KY
Built 1990 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 4,532
HOPEWELL ORTEN RD
FairOver: NAREE CREEK
1.4 MI N JCT KY 260, Hopkins, KY
Built 1990 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 22
SOUTH FISHING CREE
FairOver: FISHING CREEK
.2 MI E CASEY CO LINE, Lincoln, KY
Built 1991 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 36
LOCKE FERGUSON RD
FairOver: Dry Fork Creek
1.04MI.S. JCT US 79, Logan, KY
Built 1998 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 41
I-64
FairOver: HINKSTON CREEK
.75 MI EAST OF KY 11 NTRC, Montgomery, KY
Built 1958 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 24,671
Clear Creek Drive
FairOver: Lick Creek
0.1 mi S Jct US 62, Nelson, KY
Built 1999 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 360
MOUNT LEBANON RD
FairOver: TRAMMEL CREEK
1.0 MI W. JCT US 231, Warren, KY
Built 1998 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 256
SHRYOCKS FERRY RD
FairOver: GRIERS CREEK
1.8 MI S JCT US 62, Woodford, KY
Built 2003 Load: 46.7 t ADT: 207
KY-47
FairOver: TRIB. TO MCCOOLS CREEK
.1 MI S OF JCT KY 1112, Carroll, KY
Built 1980 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 195
POPLAR LOG BRIDGE
FairOver: FLAT BRANCH
0.8 MI E JCT GR RVR PKWY, Daviess, KY
Built 1986 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 93
KY-1355
FairOver: SUGAR CREEK
1.5 MI E OF JCT KY 1971, Garrard, KY
Built 1974 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 255
CYNTHIANA ROAD
FairOver: COOPERTOWN CREEK
.4 MI W OF PENDLETON C.L., Grant, KY
Built 1984 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 114
KY-94
FairOver: PIRTLE CREEK
2.6 MI.-JCT KY 129, Graves, KY
Built 1988 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 776
ROBINSON CREEK RD
FairOver: ROBINSON CREEK
.8 MI W. JCT US 25, Laurel, KY
Built 1998 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 138
NEWTOWN RD
FairOver: TOWN BRANCH
.8 MI N. JCT KY 79, Logan, KY
Built 1998 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 488
KY-1081
FairOver: BIG MINE FORK
.05 MI SW OF JCT KY 1437, Magoffin, KY
Built 1935 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 627
KY-269
FairOver: BR OF SLATY CREEK
3.0 MI SOU. OF JCT US 231, Ohio, KY
Built 1976 Load: 46.8 t ADT: 191
KY-63
FairOver: SKAGGS CREEK
1.4 MI S OF JCT KY 1324, Barren, KY
Built 1972 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 1,021
HICKORY RIDGE RD
FairOver: BENSON CREEK
AT ANDERSON CL, Franklin, KY
Built 1984 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 32
SHAW ROAD
FairOver: BRUSH CREEK
2.0 MI W. OF KY 339, Graves, KY
Built 1988 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 384
MOUNTJOY ROAD
FairOver: BOWLES CREEK
.9 MI S OF JCT KY 80, Hickman, KY
Built 1986 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 112
I-265 SB
FairOver: CHENOWETH RUN
0.75 MI N OF KY 1819, Jefferson, KY
Built 1987 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 29,753
I-265 NB
FairOver: CHENOWETH RUN
0.75 MI N OF KY 1819, Jefferson, KY
Built 1987 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 29,753
KY-580
FairOver: Little Paint Creek
2.6 MI N of JCT KY 1409, Johnson, KY
Built 1959 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 90
Mallie Hale Rd.
FairOver: Licking River
.05 mi.E. KY 0007, Magoffin, KY
Built 2008 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 20
KY-1426
FairOver: RACCOON CREEK
1.4 MI SW JCT KY 194, Pike, KY
Built 1988 Load: 46.9 t ADT: 2,937
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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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