Casey County Bridge Report Card
Casey County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Casey County, Kentucky
Casey County has 143 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.1% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,361 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Casey County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 143 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,361 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 | 9.1% | 18.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.3% of measured traffic | 10.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 114,719 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 | 9.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,361 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Casey County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Hill Spur RD over Casey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1987 |
| Us-127 over Green River In Liberty | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,092 | 1957 |
| Ky-70 over Green River In Liberty | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,987 | 1930 |
| Ky-910 over Branch- Dry Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,279 | 1992 |
| Ky-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,408 | 1970 |
| Reynolds Creek RD over Brush Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 215 | 1994 |
| Long Hollow RD over Long Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1987 |
| Cr-1359 over Casey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1990 |
| Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1996 |
| Green Valley RD over Carpenter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1925 |
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.