Mason County Bridge Report Card
Mason County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County has 97 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,517 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mason County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 97 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,517 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 | 8.2% | 16.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.5% of measured traffic | 4.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 135,875 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 | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,517 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mason County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us-62x over Ohio River-myvlle- Csx R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,561 | 1931 |
| Us-62 over Br Of Shannon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 594 | 1981 |
| Cabin Creek RD over Br Of Cabin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 467 | 1970 |
| Ky-1234 over Stone Lick Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 397 | 1975 |
| Ky-3170 over N.fk Licking River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 292 | 1941 |
| Pyles RD over N.fk.licking Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 138 | 1940 |
| South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 59 | 1970 |
| Ky-3113 over Lee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9 | 1835 |
| Ky-9 over Lawrence Creek | High traffic | Good | 12,217 | 1983 |
| Us-62x over Limestone Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,454 | 1954 |
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.