Bridge conditions in Edmonson County, Kentucky
39 inventoried bridges · 5 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 39 Edmonson County bridges in the federal inventory, 5 carry a poor rating. That 12.8% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 5 of the 39 bridges in Edmonson County, Kentucky, are rated in poor condition (12.8%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 6 bridges (15.4%) are rated good and 28 (71.8%) fair.
- The median Edmonson County bridge was built in 1969.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Cedar Grove Ch. Rd over Bear Creek (built 1990), carrying about 77 vehicles a day.
Good 15.4% · Fair 71.8% · Poor 12.8% of 39 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Ch. Rd over Bear Creek | 1990 | 77 | Poor |
| Ky-238 over Big Reedy Creek | 1985 | 51 | Poor |
| Ky-238 over Big Reedy Creek | 1993 | 51 | Poor |
| Willie Webb Road over Beaverdam Creek | 1990 | 43 | Poor |
| V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek | 1970 | 10 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-70 over Green River & CR 1203 | 1950 | 6,725 | Fair |
| Ky-101 over Beaver Dam Creek | 2001 | 6,327 | Good |
| Ky-259 over Unnamed Stream | 2001 | 6,209 | Fair |
| Ky-259 over Unamed Stream | 2001 | 6,209 | Fair |
| Ky 259 over Laurel Branch | 2008 | 6,209 | Good |
| Ky-743 over Sulphur Branch | 2015 | 1,976 | Good |
| Ky-70 over Bear Creek | 1933 | 1,376 | Fair |
| Ky-70 over Cub Creek | 1933 | 1,258 | Fair |
| Ky-70 over Wilford Branch | 1933 | 1,258 | Fair |
| Ky-187 over Whetstone Creek | 1933 | 1,095 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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Background: how bridge ratings work · what "poor" and "structurally deficient" actually mean · how often bridges are inspected.