KY-138 over Pond River
PoorPosted for loadHopkins County, Kentucky · On Mclean - Hopkins Cl · Structure no. 054B00009N
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 367 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,892
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-138 over Pond River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-138 over Pond River in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,892 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-138 over Pond River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-138 over Pond River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-138 over Pond River carry?
About 1,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is KY-138 over Pond River?
The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns KY-138 over Pond River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.