Fayette County Bridge Report Card
Fayette County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fayette County, Kentucky
Fayette County has 200 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.0% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 188,006 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fayette County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 200 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 188,006 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 | 7.0% | 14.0 |
| 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 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,008,849 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 | 7.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 188,006 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fayette County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 75 Nc over I 64 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 92,932 | 1964 |
| SB 75 Non-cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30,366 | 1963 |
| Us-25 over I-75 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26,057 | 1963 |
| Armstrong Mill Roa over Br Of W.hickman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,760 | 1970 |
| Armstrong Mill Roa over W. Hickman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,760 | 1970 |
| Centre Parkway over W. Hickman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,153 | 1965 |
| Richmond Road over I-75 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,274 | 1963 |
| Seventh Street over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,146 | 1977 |
| Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-so.elkhorn Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,121 | 1991 |
| Delong RD over East Hickman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,326 | 1950 |
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.