US Bridges

KY-0578 over Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. S. Ky 3034 · Structure no. 055B00043N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-0578 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-0578 over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 633 vehicles a day, projected to reach 633 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-0578
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Ky 3034
RouteState Highway 578
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31722, -83.965
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2023)
Projected traffic633 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-0578 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-0578 over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-0578 over Pond Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-0578 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-0578 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.