US Bridges

KY-176 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of JCT Ky 246 · Structure no. 089B00021N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
297 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-176 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-176 over Pond Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,227 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-176
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Ky 246
RouteState Highway 176
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20028, -87.10556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,227 (2023)
Projected traffic3,227 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-176 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-176 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-176 over Pond Creek carry?

About 3,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-176 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-176 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.