US Bridges

KY-536 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SW of S-Jct Ky 9 · Structure no. 019B00030N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-536 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-536 over Pond Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,661 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,661 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-536
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of S-Jct Ky 9
RouteState Highway 536
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.9275, -84.43222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,661 (2023)
Projected traffic4,661 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-536 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-536 over Pond Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-536 over Pond Creek carry?

About 4,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-536 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-536 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.