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KY-254 over Pond River

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · On Mclean - Hopkins Cl · Structure no. 054B00181N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
993
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-254 over Pond River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-254 over Pond River in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 993 vehicles a day, projected to reach 993 by 2043. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-254
CrossesPond River
LocationOn Mclean - Hopkins Cl
RouteState Highway 254
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44194, -87.35278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2023)
Projected traffic993 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-254 over Pond River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-254 over Pond River 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-254 over Pond River carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-254 over Pond River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-254 over Pond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.