Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Kentucky
Henry County has 94 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.7% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,256 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 94 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,256 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 | 11.7% | 23.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| 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 | 241,068 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 | 11.7% |
| 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 | 7,256 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 146 over Trib To Harrods Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,116 | 1929 |
| Ky 157 over Little Kentucky River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 780 | 1970 |
| Ky 3322 over Drennon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 591 | 1980 |
| Ky 3322 over Trib To Drennon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 591 | 1991 |
| Ky 1861 over Little Kentucky River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 517 | 1980 |
| Ky 573 over Trib To Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 507 | 1978 |
| Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 432 | 1964 |
| Ky 573 over Sixmile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 222 | 1955 |
| Lockport-fallis RD over Pot Ripple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1953 |
| Bates LN over Little Kentucky River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1976 |
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.