Perry County Bridge Report Card
Perry County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Perry County, Indiana
Perry County has 149 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.0% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 892 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Perry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 149 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 892 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.0% | 4.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.3% | 2.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 187,285 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 892 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Perry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 66 over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 647 | 1970 |
| CR 88 over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1994 |
| CR 38 over Branch Of Oil Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1945 |
| SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 633 | 1984 |
| I-64 over Tige Creek | High traffic | Fair | 16,479 | 1973 |
| I-64 Wbl over Sigler Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,260 | 1973 |
| SR 237 over Castleberry Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,538 | 1965 |
| SR 237 over Ohio River 3 Sts Rr | High traffic | Fair | 9,560 | 1966 |
| SR 66 over Windy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,028 | 1940 |
| I-64 Wbl over Middle Fk Anderson River | High traffic | Good | 8,719 | 1973 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.