McCreary County Bridge Report Card
McCreary County scores 56 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County has 41 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.6% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,089 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives McCreary County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 56/100 (F). The county has 41 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,089 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 | 14.6% | 29.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.7% of measured traffic | 9.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.4% | 4.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 32,172 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 | 14.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,089 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in McCreary County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1977 |
| Ky-1651 over Ns (cno&tp) Sys @ Whtly | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,418 | 1956 |
| Ky-478 over Bridge Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 220 | 1981 |
| Ky-1470 over Marsh Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 197 | 1967 |
| Wiborg Loop RD over Ns (cno&tp) System | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 189 | 1958 |
| Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1960 |
| Ky-92 over Cno & Tp Rr | High traffic | Fair | 4,150 | 1989 |
| Ky-1651 over Ky&tenn Rr In Stearns | High traffic | Fair | 3,050 | 1936 |
| Ky-1651 over Cno & Southern Rr | High traffic | Fair | 3,050 | 2000 |
| Ky-92 over Osborne Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,277 | 2018 |
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.