Jessamine County Bridge Report Card
Jessamine County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine County has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 76 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jessamine County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 76 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 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 227,720 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 76 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jessamine County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lane over Ns (cno&tp) System | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 76 | 1960 |
| Us-27 over Marshall Branch | High traffic | Fair | 35,153 | 1944 |
| Us-27 over Old US 27 | High traffic | Fair | 20,858 | 1971 |
| Us. 27 over Ns (cno&tp) System | High traffic | Good | 15,616 | 1986 |
| Us-27 over Ns (cno&tp) System | High traffic | Fair | 15,616 | 1986 |
| Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,973 | 1950 |
| Wilmore Road over US 27 By-pass | High traffic | Fair | 11,973 | 1986 |
| Danville Road Nc over Town Fork | High traffic | Good | 11,542 | 1996 |
| Us-27 over Town Fork | High traffic | Good | 11,542 | 1996 |
| Ky-169 over Jessamine Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,513 | 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.