Bridge Safety in Kentucky
14,590 bridges — 1,088 Poor condition — avg age 47 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 14,590 |
| Good Condition | 3,916 |
| Fair Condition | 9,586 |
| Poor Condition | 1,088 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1835 |
| Average Age | 47 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 26.8% |
| % Fair | 65.7% |
| % Poor | 7.5% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Kentucky
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDIFORD LN | Poor | 1988 | 159,448 | — |
| KY 3077 (RIVER RD) | Poor | 1965 | 144,000 | — |
| BRADLEY AVE | Poor | 1957 | 129,829 | — |
| E KENTUCKY & S BROOK ST | Poor | 1959 | 122,766 | — |
| HILL CSX RR & BURNETT | Poor | 1957 | 122,766 | — |
| I 64 | Poor | 1964 | 92,932 | — |
| S FLOYD ST | Poor | 1963 | 84,001 | — |
| BROOK ST & MUHAMMAD ALI | Poor | 1963 | 84,001 | — |
| JACOB BROADWAY GRAY ST | Poor | 1960 | 84,001 | — |
| KY 3077 & BELVEDERE | Poor | 1972 | 83,121 | — |
| NORTHWESTERN PKWY | Poor | 1971 | 81,936 | — |
| I-264 WB ON RAMP | Poor | 1974 | 81,002 | — |
| P&L RAILWAY | Poor | 1970 | 59,068 | — |
| PARKING LOTS (7-13 ST) | Poor | 1976 | 58,404 | — |
| OHIO RIVER | Poor | 1976 | 38,411 | — |
| KY 22 (BROWNSBORO RD) | Poor | 1970 | 38,400 | — |
| KY 22 (BROWNSBORO RD) | Poor | 1970 | 38,400 | — |
| WAGON BOX RD | Poor | 1985 | 36,767 | — |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Poor | 1966 | 31,513 | — |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Poor | 1966 | 31,513 | — |
Oldest Bridges in Kentucky
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE CREEK | Poor | 1835 | 191 yrs | 9 |
| JESSAMINE CREEK | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 868 |
| OHIO RIVER | Poor | 1867 | 159 yrs | 9,054 |
| LITTLE SANDY RIVER | Fair | 1868 | 158 yrs | 94 |
| KENTUCKY RVR NR CLAYS FR | Fair | 1871 | 155 yrs | 1,699 |
| SAND LICK CREEK | Fair | 1880 | 146 yrs | 97 |
| KENTUCKY RIVER | Poor | 1894 | 132 yrs | 3,392 |
| North Rolling Fork | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 20 |
| TRIB TO GUNPOWDER CREEK | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 4,500 |
| Allens fork Creek | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 2,474 |
Bridge Safety in Kentucky
Bridge condition data for Kentucky comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.