Trigg County Bridge Report Card
Trigg County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Trigg County, Kentucky
Trigg County has 108 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.3% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,547 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Trigg County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 108 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,547 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 | 8.3% | 16.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.9% | 3.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 173,717 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 | 8.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,547 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Trigg County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Access Road over Saline Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| Ky-274 over Dryers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,405 | 1963 |
| Ky-124 over I-24 @ Mp 062.110 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 762 | 1977 |
| Ky-272 over Burge Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 725 | 1938 |
| Old Dover RD over Burge Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 295 | 1975 |
| Ky-1253 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 185 | 1982 |
| Ky-807 over Donaldson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 135 | 1967 |
| Lbl Road 351 over Jones Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1964 |
| Cr-1196 over Unnamed | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| West Perimeter RD over Casey Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 300 | 1992 |
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.