US Bridges

Pond School RD over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · W @ JCT N Fish RD · Structure no. 069C00017N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond School RD over Fishing Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pond School RD over Fishing Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPond School RD
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationW @ JCT N Fish RD
RouteCounty Highway 1246
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33806, -84.68361
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2019)
Projected traffic356 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Pond School RD over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond School RD over Fishing 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pond School RD over Fishing Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pond School RD over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pond School RD over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.