Kay County Bridge Report Card
Kay County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County has 419 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.3% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,879 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kay County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 419 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,879 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% | 10.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 593,507 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 | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,879 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kay County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3130 over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1987 |
| E0110 over Rabbit Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1965 |
| E0250 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 72 | 1925 |
| E0180 over Chikaskia River Oflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,886 | 2017 |
| E0180 over Chikaskia River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1962 |
| E0150 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1950 |
| N3400 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1965 |
| E0270 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 118 | 1919 |
| E0120 over Lost Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1910 |
| N3420 over Sweetwater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1940 |
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.