US Bridges

Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W JCT CR 5099 · Structure no. 024C00153N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River is a concrete culvert carrying Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia-Crofton
CrossesWest Fork of Pond River
Location1.5 MI W JCT CR 5099
RouteCounty Highway 1093
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02556, -87.43472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2009)
Projected traffic111 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia-Crofton 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia-Crofton over West Fork of Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.