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.