Elliott County Bridge Report Card
Elliott County scores 51 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Elliott County, Kentucky
Elliott County has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.0% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,236 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Elliott County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 51/100 (F). The county has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,236 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 | 17.0% | 34.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.0% of measured traffic | 3.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.7% | 11.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 24,775 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 | 17.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,236 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Elliott County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-504 over Little Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 425 | 1966 |
| Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork Of Little Sandy | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1950 |
| John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1970 |
| Ky-650 over Little Sandy River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 364 | 1972 |
| Ky-706 over Laurel Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 157 | 1980 |
| Ky-1208 over Left Fk Of Middle Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 124 | 1982 |
| Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 39 | 2001 |
| Cr-1283 over Wells Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32 | 1978 |
| Kayden LN CR 1165 over Little Fk Little Sandy | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| Ky-7 over Little Sandy River | High traffic | Fair | 3,881 | 1930 |
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.