Whitley County Bridge Report Card
Whitley County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County has 150 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.3% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,738 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Whitley County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 150 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,738 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 | 5.3% | 10.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 895,923 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 | 5.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,738 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Whitley County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 1046 over Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 548 | 1985 |
| B Ville Street over Lynn Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 444 | 1950 |
| Cr-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1969 |
| Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1935 |
| Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 58 | 1950 |
| Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1936 |
| No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1961 |
| Mahan Road over Harpes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 38 | 1960 |
| I-75 over Ky 3000-tidal Wave RD | High traffic | Fair | 38,219 | 1966 |
| I-75 over Bacon Crk-corinth RD | High traffic | Fair | 38,219 | 1967 |
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.