US Bridges

Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI W. JCT Ky 189 · Structure no. 024C00145N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesApex-Orange Grove
CrossesWest Fork Pond River
Location2.0 MI W. JCT Ky 189
RouteCounty Highway 1076
Coordinates37.11028, -87.36611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2009)
Projected traffic58 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Apex-Orange Grove over West Fork Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.