US Bridges

J Dance RD over Pond Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E. CR 5317 · Structure no. 051C00109N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Dance RD over Pond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying J Dance RD over Pond Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2026. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Dance RD
CrossesPond Ditch
Location0.2 MI E. CR 5317
RouteCounty Highway 1316
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82556, -87.74472
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2006)
Projected traffic132 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 J Dance RD over Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Dance RD over Pond Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does J Dance RD over Pond Ditch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is J Dance RD over Pond Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns J Dance RD over Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.