Crittenden County Bridge Report Card
Crittenden County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County has 88 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.4% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,133 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Crittenden County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 88 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,133 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 | 11.4% | 22.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 41,678 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 | 11.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,133 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Crittenden County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-70 over Dry Fk Of Livingston Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 748 | 1937 |
| Ky-120 over Slough Of Tradewater Riv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 443 | 1955 |
| Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 412 | 1964 |
| Mexico RD over Claylick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 127 | 1960 |
| Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 113 | 1970 |
| Ky-387 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 111 | 1962 |
| Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 67 | 1970 |
| Ky-1917 over Br Of Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 54 | 1969 |
| Ky-1917 over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 54 | 1969 |
| Hurricane Church R over Caney Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4 | 1982 |
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.