KY-813 over West Fork of Pond River
PoorHopkins County, Kentucky · On Christian - Hopkins Cl · Structure no. 054B00176N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-813 over West Fork of Pond River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-813 over West Fork of Pond River in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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-813 over West Fork of Pond River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-813 over West Fork of 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does KY-813 over West Fork of Pond River carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-813 over West Fork of Pond River?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-813 over West Fork of Pond River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.