Warrick County Bridge Report Card
Warrick County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Warrick County, Indiana
Warrick County has 197 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,154 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Warrick County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 197 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,154 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 | 3.6% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 718,583 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 | 3.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,154 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Warrick County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Harmony Road over Tributary Of Pigeon Cree | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 339 | 1930 |
| New Harmony Road over Tributary Of Squaw Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 205 | 1979 |
| Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 199 | 1987 |
| Myers Road over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 139 | 1903 |
| Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 137 | 1869 |
| Leslie Road over Tributary Of Coles Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 135 | 1980 |
| Tennyson Road over Barren Fork | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1920 |
| SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,600 | 1969 |
| I-64 Ebl over Plum Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 8,539 | 1970 |
| I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 8,539 | 1970 |
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.