Kenton County Bridge Report Card
Kenton County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County has 142 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.9% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 60,783 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kenton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 142 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 60,783 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 | 9.9% | 19.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,375,793 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 | 9.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 60,783 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kenton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway AVE over Parkway ST Over Ky 8 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,394 | 1960 |
| 4th Street over Licking River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,608 | 1936 |
| Us25/us42/us127 over Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,223 | 1974 |
| Ky 17 over Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,054 | 1867 |
| Hartman RD over Viox Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,251 | 1961 |
| Garvey Avenue over Ns (cno&tp) System | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,908 | 1940 |
| West 15th Street over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,000 | 1950 |
| Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,539 | 1970 |
| Hempfling RD over Trace Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 465 | 1970 |
| Case RD over Steep Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 154 | 1970 |
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.