Butler County Bridge Report Card
Butler County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Butler County, Kentucky
Butler County has 97 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,555 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Butler County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 97 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,555 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 | 8.2% | 16.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 141,719 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 | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,555 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Butler County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester/green Ri over Panther Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12 | 1974 |
| Us-231 over W Fk Indian Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,113 | 1940 |
| Ky-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 361 | 1967 |
| Bryant Ridge RD over Woosley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 338 | 1990 |
| Dimple-sugar Grove over Little Muddy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 242 | 1988 |
| Ky-1153 over Dallam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 235 | 1988 |
| Ky-411 over Woosley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 194 | 1969 |
| Flint Springs RD over Indian Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1986 |
| I 165 over Clark Landing Road | High traffic | Fair | 10,295 | 1972 |
| I-165 over Ky 1435 | High traffic | Fair | 10,295 | 1972 |
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.