Bridge conditions in Spencer County, Kentucky
58 inventoried bridges · 5 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
5 of the 58 bridges the federal inventory lists in Spencer County are rated poor; the rest split 10 good and 43 fair.
- 5 of the 58 bridges in Spencer County, Kentucky, are rated in poor condition (8.6%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 10 bridges (17.2%) are rated good and 43 (74.1%) fair.
- The median Spencer County bridge was built in 1982.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Ky 44 over Plum Creek (built 1932), carrying about 3,985 vehicles a day.
Good 17.2% · Fair 74.1% · Poor 8.6% of 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 44 over Plum Creek | 1932 | 3,985 | Poor |
| Ky 1795 over Beech Creek | 1958 | 588 | Poor |
| Ky 652 over Trib to Simpson Creek | 1973 | 493 | Poor |
| Ky 652 over Simpson Creek | 1973 | 493 | Poor |
| Roberts Rd over Elk Creek | 1963 | 148 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 155 over Elk Creek | 1982 | 14,485 | Fair |
| Ky 155 over Plum Creek | 1982 | 14,485 | Fair |
| US 31E over Salt River | 1988 | 8,202 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Brashears Creek | 1979 | 7,761 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Elk Creek | 1932 | 6,191 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Brashears Creek | 1958 | 6,191 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Plum Creek | 1932 | 3,985 | Poor |
| Ky 44 over Dutchman Creek | 1932 | 3,985 | Fair |
| Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc Rd | 1992 | 3,764 | Fair |
| Ky 44 EB over Brashears Creek & Bc Rd | 1992 | 3,764 | Fair |
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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