Shelby County Bridge Report Card
Shelby County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Shelby County, Kentucky
Shelby County has 137 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.0% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,751 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Shelby County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 137 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,751 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 | 8.0% | 16.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 880,236 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 | 8.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,751 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Shelby County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 362 over Bullskin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,510 | 1952 |
| Ky 362 over Fibles Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,510 | 1952 |
| Ky 1779 over Guist Creek Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,596 | 1960 |
| Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,593 | 1933 |
| Ky 148 over Guist Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1948 |
| Ky 1790 over I-64 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 619 | 1960 |
| Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 234 | 1975 |
| Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 152 | 1982 |
| Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 145 | 1982 |
| Clore Jackson RD over Fox Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 117 | 1919 |
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.