US Bridges

Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Ky 30 @bond · Structure no. 055C00011N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPigeon Roost Conne
CrossesPond Creek
Location.1 MI S of Ky 30 @bond
RouteCounty Highway 1301
Coordinates37.31417, -83.98694
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon Roost Conne 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Roost Conne over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.