Harrison County Bridge Report Card
Harrison County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Harrison County, Kentucky
Harrison County has 153 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.9% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,199 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Harrison County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 153 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,199 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 | 5.9% | 11.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.7% of measured traffic | 2.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 140,629 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 | 5.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,199 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Harrison County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokley DR over Grays Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 326 | 1995 |
| Us-62 over Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,223 | 1928 |
| Ky-1842 over Little Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 516 | 1968 |
| Ky-356 over S. Fork Twin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 472 | 1961 |
| Cook RD over Paddys Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 219 | 1925 |
| Ky-1842 over So.fk. Twin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 196 | 1976 |
| Bobtown RD over Trib-mudlick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 119 | 1995 |
| Finnell RD over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 111 | 1930 |
| Nebo RD over Csx Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17 | 1994 |
| Us-27 over S Fk Licking River | High traffic | Fair | 12,384 | 1949 |
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.