Carroll County Bridge Report Card
Carroll County scores 64 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Carroll County, Kentucky
Carroll County has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.8% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,185 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Carroll County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 64/100 (D). The county has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,185 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 | 11.8% | 23.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.1% of measured traffic | 6.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.5% | 2.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 298,513 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 | 11.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 27,185 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Carroll County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,812 | 1967 |
| Us-42 over Kentucky River & City ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,046 | 1952 |
| Ky-36 over Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 392 | 1933 |
| Ky-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.lin | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 362 | 1967 |
| Cr-1110 over Eagle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 277 | 1970 |
| Boone Road over Trib. To Ky. River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 208 | 1968 |
| East Prong Locust over E.prong-locust Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 76 | 1987 |
| Cr-1310 over West Prong-locust Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12 | 2000 |
| Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 220 | 1939 |
| I-71 over Green Bottom Road | High traffic | Fair | 41,258 | 1967 |
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.