US Bridges

Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW JCT CR 5327 · Structure no. 051C00104N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGray-Aldridge RD
CrossesPond Creek
Location.3 MI NW JCT CR 5327
RouteCounty Highway 1326
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79972, -87.82472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic39 by 2026
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 Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray-Aldridge RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gray-Aldridge RD over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.