Larue County Bridge Report Card
Larue County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County has 54 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.6% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,551 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Larue County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 54 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,551 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 | 5.6% | 11.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.3% of measured traffic | 7.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 91,573 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 | 5.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,551 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Larue County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-210 over North Fork Nolin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,532 | 1926 |
| Ky-583 over Crady Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 883 | 1949 |
| Middle Creek Churc over Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 136 | 1974 |
| Ky-210 over North Fork Nolin River | High traffic | Good | 7,532 | 1983 |
| Ky-61 over Middle Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,903 | 1984 |
| Ky-61 over Middle Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,903 | 1984 |
| Lincoln Parkway over North Fork Nolin River | High traffic | Fair | 5,903 | 1985 |
| Ky-61 over North Fork Nolin River | High traffic | Good | 5,903 | 1985 |
| Ky-61 over South Fork-nolin River | High traffic | Good | 4,275 | 1989 |
| Ky-61 over South Fork-nolin River | High traffic | Good | 3,819 | 1988 |
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.