Logan County Bridge Report Card
Logan County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Logan County, Kentucky
Logan County has 136 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,750 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Logan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 136 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,750 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 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.4% of measured traffic | 3.3 |
| 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 | 200,483 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 | 3.7% |
| 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 | 8,750 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Logan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us-68x over Rjc Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,976 | 1936 |
| Ky-1785 over Rocky CR Embymnt-l-malon | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 392 | 1959 |
| US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 187 | 1928 |
| Liberty Church RD over Gasper River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112 | 1965 |
| Cooperstown-qualit over Mud River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 83 | 1976 |
| Ky 3519 over Town Branch | High traffic | Good | 8,726 | 1933 |
| Us-68x over Town Branch | High traffic | Good | 7,976 | 1936 |
| E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch | High traffic | Fair | 7,535 | 1976 |
| Ky 3240 over Town Branch | High traffic | Good | 7,254 | 1995 |
| Us-68-10 over Black Lick Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,221 | 1995 |
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.