Perry County Bridge Report Card
Perry County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Perry County, Kentucky
Perry County has 178 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,135 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Perry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 178 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,135 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 | 5.1% | 10.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 353,999 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 | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,135 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Perry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Crk LN Conne over First Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 188 | 1935 |
| Ky-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,875 | 1928 |
| Clay Tree Br RD over First Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 289 | 1988 |
| Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 233 | 1975 |
| Whitaker Frk RD over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 218 | 1992 |
| Fort Br RD over Big Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 197 | 1970 |
| Fields Frk RD over Stratton Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 85 | 1978 |
| Paul Drive over Lotts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1970 |
| Abner Lane over Squabble Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 2003 |
| Ky-15 over Ky-80;n Fk Ky River | High traffic | Good | 23,180 | 2021 |
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.