US Bridges

Pond Br over Balls Fork

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 1 MI East of Vest · Structure no. 060C00074N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Br over Balls Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Br over Balls Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Br
CrossesBalls Fork
Location1 MI East of Vest
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39583, -82.99139
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pond Br over Balls Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Br over Balls Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pond Br over Balls Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Pond Br over Balls Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Br over Balls Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.