Bridge Condition Trends in Kentucky
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in Kentucky have improved. The share of bridges rated poor went from 7.5% to 7.5% — a change of -0.1 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,261 | 5,580 | 7,606 | 1,074 | 7.5% |
| 2020 | 14,422 | 4,311 | 9,078 | 1,033 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 14,590 | 3,916 | 9,586 | 1,088 | 7.5% |
Most Improved Counties in Kentucky
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 19.5% | 11.6% | -7.9 pp |
| Laurel | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6 pp |
| Whitley | 9.0% | 5.3% | -3.7 pp |
| Clay | 17.4% | 13.9% | -3.5 pp |
| Carroll | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4 pp |
| Knox | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3 pp |
| Lee | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9 pp |
| Wolfe | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1 pp |
| Pendleton | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5 pp |
| Nicholas | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.3 pp |