US Bridges

KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 800 · Structure no. 024B00076N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1914
CrossesWest Fork of Pond River
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 800
RouteState Highway 1914
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05333, -87.40944
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1914 over West Fork of Pond River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1914 over West Fork of Pond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.