Pulaski County Bridge Report Card
Pulaski County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pulaski County, Kentucky
Pulaski County has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,714 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pulaski County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,714 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 | 5.0% | 9.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 457,088 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,714 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pulaski County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Dick RD over Rock Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1993 |
| Ky-80 over Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,242 | 1951 |
| Ky-196 over Little White Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,710 | 1989 |
| Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 604 | 1932 |
| Keno RD (ky-751) over Ns (cno&tp) System | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 558 | 1963 |
| Beecher ST over Sinking Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 288 | 1973 |
| Stab RD over Buck Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 175 | 1932 |
| Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 98 | 1943 |
| Hyden LN over Sinking Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9 | 1984 |
| Ky-80b over Ns (cno&tp) System | High traffic | Fair | 20,743 | 1971 |
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.