US Bridges

KY-1034 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West of JCT Ky 262 · Structure no. 054B00152N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1034 over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-1034 over Pond Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 781 vehicles a day, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1034
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.6 MI West of JCT Ky 262
RouteState Highway 1034
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3525, -87.61028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2022)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-1034 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1034 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1034 over Pond Creek carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1034 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1034 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.