Floyd County Bridge Report Card
Floyd County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County has 161 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.7% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,536 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Floyd County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 161 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,536 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 | 8.7% | 17.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.6% of measured traffic | 2.0 |
| 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 | 478,553 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 | 8.7% |
| 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 | 12,536 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Floyd County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-3 over Csx Rr & Levisa Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,634 | 1992 |
| Ky-3680 over Left Fk.-beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,182 | 1979 |
| Ky-979 over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,069 | 1976 |
| Ky-194 over Cow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 802 | 1974 |
| Ky-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 329 | 1953 |
| Ky-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 265 | 1920 |
| Conley Fork over Spurlock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 260 | 1901 |
| Ky-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 243 | 1951 |
| Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 230 | 1985 |
| Ky-3385 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 172 | 1975 |
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.