Calloway County Bridge Report Card
Calloway County scores 66 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Calloway County, Kentucky
Calloway County has 211 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.3% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 23,281 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Calloway County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 66/100 (D). The county has 211 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 23,281 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 | 12.3% | 24.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.6% of measured traffic | 5.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.9% | 3.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 306,530 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 | 12.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 23,281 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Calloway County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Salem RD over East Fk-clarks River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 674 | 1984 |
| Ky-121 over Clarks R. S.of Murray | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,438 | 1956 |
| Ky-94 over Butterworth Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,706 | 1927 |
| Ky-121 over Blood River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,080 | 1945 |
| Ky-80 over Fork Of Clarks River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,498 | 2004 |
| Ky-94 over Ford Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,934 | 1927 |
| Ky-1836 over Watson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 582 | 1963 |
| Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 512 | 1971 |
| Van Cleave RD over Br.of E.fk Clarks River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 478 | 1965 |
| Clayton Town Rd. over Branch Of Mc Cullough Fk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 367 | 1971 |
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.