US Bridges

Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI West of JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007X00001N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Mountain Stat
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.1 MI West of JCT US 25E
RouteState Lands Road 8019
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74444, -83.71083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2006)
Projected traffic149 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Mountain Stat over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.