US Bridges

Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .3 MI E.Jim Philpot RD · Structure no. 063C00047N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Grove School
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location.3 MI E.Jim Philpot RD
RouteCounty Highway 1231
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05944, -84.09139
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2006)
Projected traffic319 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove School over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.