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
VIM DR
FairOver: TRIB TO GREASY DITCH
0.65 MI E OF KY 61, Jefferson, KY
Built 1964 Load: 47.8 t ADT: 1,948
BEREA RD
FairOver: CANE RUN
.3 MI S JCT KY 1973, Fayette, KY
Built 1997 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 665
KY-777
FairOver: RT. FORK OF BEAVER CREEK
.25 MI NW OF JCT NEW KY80, Floyd, KY
Built 1967 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 917
Mink Branch Rd
FairOver: Mud Creek
0.1 MI W of JCT KY 979, Floyd, KY
Built 1986 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 632
ROUGH AND TOUGH BR
FairOver: MIDDLE CREEK
.1 MI S JCT KY 114, Floyd, KY
Built 2000 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 266
WESTERN KENTUCKY P
FairOver: W RHUDES CREEK
WBL .9 MI W-KY 1904 UP, Hardin, KY
Built 1962 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 6,288
WK-9001
FairOver: W RHUDES CREEK
EBL .9 MI W-KY 1904 UP, Hardin, KY
Built 1962 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 6,288
GRIFFITH LN
FairOver: CATRON'S CREEK
.3 MI SW JCT KY 72, Harlan, KY
Built 2003 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 100
AUDUBON PKY NC
FairOver: LICK CK
WBL 3.8 MI W OF KY 416, Henderson, KY
Built 1970 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 4,347
AU-9005
FairOver: LICK CK
EBL 3.8 MI W OF KY 416, Henderson, KY
Built 1970 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 4,347
WK-9001
FairOver: POND RIVER
EBL AT MUHLENBERG CL, Hopkins, KY
Built 1963 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 5,255
Western Kentucky P
FairOver: DRAKES CREEK
WBL 1.9 MI E OF PNYRL PW, Hopkins, KY
Built 1963 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 5,255
KY-112
FairOver: CLEAR CREEK
530' W.-JCT.US 41A, Hopkins, KY
Built 1983 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 3,303
I-264
FairOver: S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK
0.5 MI E OF KY 1703, Jefferson, KY
Built 1993 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 130,433
WILMORE ROAD
FairOver: SOUTHERN RAILROAD
.6 MI. N JCT US 27, Jessamine, KY
Built 1999 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 6,808
MORRIS LANE
FairOver: LITTLE RICHLAND CREEK
_, Knox, KY
Built 2007 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 100
KY-876
FairOver: SILVER CREEK
4.8 MI WEST OF JCT. I-75, Madison, KY
Built 2001 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 1,007
CURTIS PIKE
FairOver: WILGREEN LAKE OUTLET
1.9 MI S OF JCT KY 876, Madison, KY
Built 1955 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 356
KY-189
FairOver: POND RIVER
ON CHRISTIAN-MUHLENBERG C, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 1938 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 494
SUGAR CAMP BR
FairOver: LONG FORK CREEK
SE @JCT KY 1469, Pike, KY
Built 1984 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 233
KY-9000
FairOver: BRUSH CREEK
2 MI NW OF KY 15 NTRCHNG, Powell, KY
Built 1962 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 12,665
HOAGLAND HILL RD
FairOver: DUTCHMAN CREEK
0.55 MI E OF BULLITT CL, Spencer, KY
Built 1975 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 107
PONDSVILLE RD
FairOver: SINKING CREEK
.7 MI S OF JCT CR 5030, Warren, KY
Built 1975 Load: 47.9 t ADT: 164
KY-8
FairOver: DRY CREEK
.10 MI WEST OF KENTON CL, Boone, KY
Built 1958 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 2,372
US-23
FairOver: HOODS CREEK
NBL .10 MI SE OF JCT KY 5, Boyd, KY
Built 1965 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 11,913
Rosetta-Dents Br
FairOver: Trib. to Sinking Creek
2.1 mi sw of jct KY 333, Breckinridge, KY
Built 1940 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 41
KY 144
FairOver: CSX RAILROAD
.157 MI. West US 60, Daviess, KY
Built 2011 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 6,722
BURNS RD
FairOver: WOLF BRANCH
.5 MI E OF JCT CR 5305, Daviess, KY
Built 1988 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 187
LAKETOWN RD
FairOver: TRIB TO HORSEMAN DITCH
1 MI E KY 811 IN 051, Daviess, KY
Built 2005 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 52
US 31W (DIXIE HWY)
FairOver: SALT RIVER
AT HARDIN CL, Jefferson, KY
Built 1943 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 21,821
KY-59
FairOver: KINNICONICK CREEK
.05 MI SE OF JCT KY 2524, Lewis, KY
Built 1974 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 390
MOCCASIN RD
FairOver: LITTLE MOCCASIN CREEK
1.1 MI SE OF JCT KY 698, Lincoln, KY
Built 1976 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 123
KY-2377
FairOver: MUDDY CREEK
1 MI W OF JCT KY 79, Logan, KY
Built 1940 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 208
ROUTE 3
FairOver: SPILLWAY LAKE VEGA
LAKE VEGA DAM, Madison, KY
Built 1977 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 30
ROUTE 9
FairOver: MUDDY CREEK
BTW ROUTE 3 & ROUTE 113, Madison, KY
Built 1977 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 30
EAST 2ND STREET
FairOver: OVER LIMESTONE CREEK
500 FT E. JCT. OF 3RD.ST., Mason, KY
Built 1999 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 2,280
US-62
FairOver: BR CYPRESS CREEK
1.95 MI SW JCT KY 431, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 1984 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 13,746
CR 1489
FairOver: Thompson Creek
.15 mi. E, Jct Ky 175, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 2011 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 55
THOMPSON RD
FairOver: LEVISA FORK
200' WEST-US23@ LYKINS CR, Pike, KY
Built 1981 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 6,518
KY 2885
FairOver: SIMPSON CREEK
2.6 MI N OF KY 652, Spencer, KY
Built 2017 Load: 48.0 t ADT: 197
COSBY CUNDIFF RD
FairOver: CEDAR CREEK
0.108 MI. S. OF KY 92, Adair, KY
Built 2010 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 10
KY-1011
FairOver: MCCARTY CREEK
.8 MI W OF JCT KY 1159, Bracken, KY
Built 1976 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 156
ELKIN STATION RD
FairOver: TWO MILE CREEK
1.4 MI E. JCT KY 627, Clark, KY
Built 2001 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 189
CHOP BOTTOM ROAD
FairOver: GOOSE CREEK
.3 MI S. OF JCT US 421., Clay, KY
Built 2003 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 100
WILLIS CREEK RD
FairOver: BIG WILLIS CREEK
0.2 MI E OF KY 379, Cumberland, KY
Built 1964 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 30
SCYTHIA RD
FairOver: PUP CREEK
2.5 MI S JCT KY 1389, Daviess, KY
Built 2002 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 67
PLEASANT POINT RD
FairOver: CANEY CREEK
0.3 MI N JCT CR5021, Daviess, KY
Built 2003 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 109
KY 1900
FairOver: ELKHORN CREEK
1.5 MI S OF KY 1262, Franklin, KY
Built 1970 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 670
KY-125
FairOver: BONDURANT CREEK
.40 MI WEST OF JCT KY 112, Fulton, KY
Built 1933 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 2,529
HATCHETT MILL RD
FairOver: BRANCH-LICK CREEK
.7MI NE JCT KY 351, Henderson, KY
Built 1980 Load: 48.1 t ADT: 145
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