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KY-136 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 266 · Structure no. 051B00046N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-136 over Pond Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesPond Creek
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 266
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80306, -87.74472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2021)
Projected traffic2,106 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-136 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-136 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-136 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-136 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.