US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .2 MI S JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 078C00098N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2030. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesBig South Fork
Location.2 MI S JCT Ky 49
RouteCounty Highway 1133
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44389, -85.07417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2010)
Projected traffic262 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Big South 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Big South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.