Poor Condition Bridges in Kentucky
1,088 bridges rated Poor condition in Kentucky. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 1,088 such bridges in Kentucky.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUM CREEK | Kentucky | 1932 | 3,985 | 39.3 m | |
| CANIP CREEK | Kentucky | 1933 | 3,978 | 65.5 m | |
| W FK ADAMS FORK | Kentucky | 1926 | 3,909 | 13.1 m | |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM | Kentucky | 1940 | 3,908 | 30.5 m | |
| HINKSTON CREEK | Kentucky | 1948 | 3,893 | 10.1 m | |
| LITTLE YELLOW CREEK | Kentucky | 1930 | 3,879 | 11.0 m | |
| SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | 1928 | 3,743 | 13.1 m | |
| S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | 1930 | 3,514 | 15.2 m | |
| BLACK BRANCH | Kentucky | 1927 | 3,477 | 8.5 m | |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kentucky | 1969 | 3,427 | 26.2 m | |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYS @ WHTLY | Kentucky | 1956 | 3,418 | 33.2 m | |
| KENTUCKY RIVER | Kentucky | 1894 | 3,392 | 125.1 m | |
| BR OF MOCK ROY CREEK | Kentucky | 1963 | 3,376 | 7.9 m | |
| BRANCH OF DESERTER CREEK | Kentucky | 1927 | 3,287 | 10.1 m | |
| BRANCH OF DESERTED CREEK | Kentucky | 1927 | 3,287 | 10.1 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | 1928 | 3,223 | 21.6 m | |
| TRIB TO HARRODS CREEK | Kentucky | 1929 | 3,116 | 6.6 m | |
| SOUTHERN DITCH | Kentucky | 1936 | 3,094 | 60.4 m | |
| BLOOD RIVER | Kentucky | 1945 | 3,080 | 90.5 m | |
| MYER CREEK | Kentucky | 1956 | 3,076 | 11.0 m | |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | 1950 | 3,000 | 54.6 m | |
| GREEN RIVER IN LIBERTY | Kentucky | 1930 | 2,987 | 113.1 m | |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | 1925 | 2,979 | 10.1 m | |
| CROOKED RUN CREEK | Kentucky | 1931 | 2,888 | 34.3 m | |
| MARTINS FK CUMBERLAND RV | Kentucky | 1970 | 2,881 | 54.9 m | |
| LITTLE GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | 1935 | 2,868 | 8.7 m | |
| MUNCY CREEK | Kentucky | 1937 | 2,823 | 13.1 m | |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Kentucky | 1933 | 2,786 | 35.7 m | |
| COW CREEK | Kentucky | 1931 | 2,739 | 11.6 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | 1931 | 2,739 | 33.5 m | |
| WARD BRANCH | Kentucky | 1975 | 2,710 | 6.7 m | |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK | Kentucky | 1989 | 2,710 | 6.7 m | |
| ROLLING FORK RIVER | Kentucky | 1941 | 2,671 | 104.2 m | |
| FORK OF BOONE CREEK | Kentucky | 1975 | 2,659 | 7.3 m | |
| KENTUCKY RIVER | Kentucky | 1954 | 2,641 | 194.8 m | |
| CANE RUN | Kentucky | 1955 | 2,570 | 39.3 m | |
| TRIB TO SHECKELS RUN | Kentucky | 1955 | 2,570 | 7.5 m | |
| BRUSH RUN | Kentucky | 1975 | 2,561 | 15.2 m | |
| SULPHUR FORK CREEK | Kentucky | 1930 | 2,537 | 39.5 m | |
| FIBLES RUN | Kentucky | 1952 | 2,510 | 10.7 m | |
| BULLSKIN CREEK | Kentucky | 1952 | 2,510 | 30.2 m | |
| FORK OF CLARKS RIVER | Kentucky | 2004 | 2,498 | 229.8 m | |
| TRIB TO FLOYDS FORK | Kentucky | 1960 | 2,456 | 11.0 m | |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | 1934 | 2,451 | 13.7 m | |
| TEWELL CREEK | Kentucky | 1934 | 2,451 | 13.7 m | |
| POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR | Kentucky | 1978 | 2,443 | 62.5 m | |
| POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR | Kentucky | 1978 | 2,421 | 37.5 m | |
| ROAD RUN CREEK | Kentucky | 1933 | 2,412 | 14.6 m | |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM | Kentucky | 1971 | 2,404 | 33.6 m | |
| BR SALT LICK CRK | Kentucky | 1928 | 2,399 | 6.7 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.