Metcalfe County Bridge Report Card
Metcalfe County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County has 78 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.6% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,874 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Metcalfe County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 78 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,874 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 | 2.6% | 5.1 |
| 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 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 1.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 111,457 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 | 2.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,874 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Metcalfe County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us-68 over Clay Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,096 | 1956 |
| Us-68 over E Fk Little Barren River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 778 | 1956 |
| Ln-9008 over Dry Fork Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,947 | 1973 |
| LN 9008 over Dripping Springs Road | High traffic | Fair | 6,947 | 1973 |
| Us-68 over Rogers Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,925 | 1956 |
| Ln-9008 over Jack Sparks RD | High traffic | Fair | 6,013 | 1973 |
| Ln-9008 over East Fork-adair Co LN RD | High traffic | Fair | 6,013 | 1973 |
| Ky-90 over Glover Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,743 | 1927 |
| Us-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive | High traffic | Fair | 5,668 | 1947 |
| Ky 163 over Relief/undergrnd Stream | High traffic | Good | 3,696 | 2013 |
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.