US-431 over Pond Creek
FairMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. N JCT Ky 176 · Structure no. 089B00135N
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-431 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-431 over Pond Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,917 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,917 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-431 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-431 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 US-431 over Pond Creek carry?
About 5,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-431 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-431 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.