US Bridges

Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056C00117N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,652
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,652 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPendleton RD
CrossesTrib to Pond Creek
Location0.35 MI E of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06056, -85.88083
Functional classUrban 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.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2019)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton RD over Trib to 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 Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton RD over Trib to Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.