US Bridges

KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek

PoorPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.E. of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 089B00011N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2107
CrossesBr of Pond Creek
Location1.5 MI N.E. of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 2107
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24028, -87.06778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2023)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2107 over Br of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.