Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 055C00013N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pigeon Roost Schoo over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.