US Bridges

P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 176 · Structure no. 089B00140N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesP and M Haul RD
CrossesPond Creek
Location2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 176
RouteState Lands Road 1141
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24472, -87.05139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating102.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is P and M Haul RD 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 P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns P and M Haul RD over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.