US Bridges

KY-2107 over Pond Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .50 MI N.E. of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 089B00012N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
370 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2107 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2107 over 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 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2107
CrossesPond Creek
Location.50 MI N.E. of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 2107
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23222, -87.05306
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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$925,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2107 over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-2107 over Pond 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 September 2024.

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

About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2107 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2107 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.