Oldham County Bridge Report Card
Oldham County scores 85 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Oldham County, Kentucky
Oldham County has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.4% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,053 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Oldham County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 85/100 (B). The county has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,053 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 | 7.4% | 14.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| 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 | 520,607 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 | 7.4% |
| 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 | 5,053 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Oldham County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 362 over Trib To Floyds Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,456 | 1960 |
| Ky 1315 over Floyds Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,252 | 1955 |
| Ky 1694 over Harrods Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 901 | 1957 |
| Valley DR over Little Huckleberry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 363 | 1966 |
| Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 81 | 1958 |
| I-71 NB over N Fork Currys Fork | High traffic | Fair | 64,158 | 1968 |
| I-71 NB over Trib To S Fk Harrods Crk | High traffic | Fair | 36,238 | 1968 |
| I-71 SB over Trib To S Fk Harrods Crk | High traffic | Fair | 36,238 | 1968 |
| I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek | High traffic | Fair | 36,238 | 1968 |
| I-71 SB over S Fork Harrods Creek | High traffic | Fair | 36,238 | 1968 |
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.