US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .8 MI N of JCT CR 5330 · Structure no. 017C00028N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.8 MI N of JCT CR 5330
RouteCounty Highway 1316
Coordinates37.2125, -87.91917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2019)
Projected traffic39 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.