US Bridges

KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .35 MI Nor. of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00121N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,410 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-630
CrossesFork of Pond Creek
Location.35 MI Nor. of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 630
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37694, -87.58111
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2022)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-630 over Fork of 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-630 over Fork of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.