Lee County Bridge Report Card
Lee County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lee County, Kentucky
Lee County has 42 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.8% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 186 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 42 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 186 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 | 4.8% | 9.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| 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 | 41,600 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 | 4.8% |
| 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 | 186 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch RD over Long Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 136 | 1976 |
| Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1970 |
| Cs 1031 over Crystal Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,580 | 1936 |
| Ky-11 over N. Fork Of Kentucky Rive | High traffic | Fair | 7,080 | 1962 |
| Ky-11 over S. Fork Of Kentucky Rive | High traffic | Fair | 5,683 | 1956 |
| Ky 0052 over Crystal Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,265 | 2008 |
| Ky-52 over Middle Fk.kentucky River | High traffic | Good | 1,891 | 1951 |
| Ky-52 over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 1,891 | 1987 |
| Ky 0052 over Silver Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,804 | 2008 |
| Ky 0052 over Dry Land Bridge | High traffic | Good | 1,804 | 2008 |
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.