Magoffin County Bridge Report Card
Magoffin County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County has 107 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 251 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Magoffin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 107 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 251 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 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 112,380 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 | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 251 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Magoffin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-3333 over Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1958 |
| Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1982 |
| Conley ST over Horsepen Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21 | 1995 |
| Us-460 over Horsepen Fork | High traffic | Fair | 7,652 | 2004 |
| Us-460 over Rockhouse Fork | High traffic | Good | 7,546 | 1965 |
| Ky 9009 over Over Ky7 | High traffic | Good | 7,026 | 2017 |
| Ky9009 over Burning Fork | High traffic | Good | 7,026 | 2017 |
| Ky-9009 over Johnson Creek | High traffic | Fair | 4,478 | 1963 |
| Ky-9009 over Cow Creek | High traffic | Fair | 4,478 | 1963 |
| Ky9009 over Cow Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,478 | 2023 |
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.