Daviess County Bridge Report Card
Daviess County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Daviess County, Kentucky
Daviess County has 282 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.0% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,319 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Daviess County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 282 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,319 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 | 6.0% | 12.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.7% of measured traffic | 3.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,004,288 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 | 6.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 47,319 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Daviess County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-2698 over US 60 Bypass | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,258 | 1998 |
| Ky-2262 over Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,268 | 1940 |
| Lewisport RD over Access Spur To Omu Plant | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,722 | 1965 |
| Veach RD over Horse Fk Of Panther Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,819 | 1980 |
| Ky-54 over Branch Of Deserter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,287 | 1927 |
| Ky-54 over Branch Of Deserted Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,287 | 1927 |
| Us-60 over Katie Meadow Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,021 | 1950 |
| Jack Hinton RD over Joes Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 878 | 1982 |
| Cr-1029 over Joes Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 766 | 1955 |
| Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 747 | 1920 |
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.