US Bridges

Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056C00011N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 761 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlevins Gap RD
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.6 MI E of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06917, -85.87556
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2023)
Projected traffic761 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blevins Gap RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blevins Gap RD over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.