US Bridges

J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .2 MI S JCT Ky 2385 · Structure no. 075C00026N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJ.I. West Road
CrossesTrib-Pond Drain
Location.2 MI S JCT Ky 2385
RouteCounty Highway 1230
Coordinates37.45444, -87.27028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2012)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns J.I. West Road over Trib-Pond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.