US Bridges

Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089C00020N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHenry Oates RD
CrossesBr Off Pond River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1392
Coordinates37.24028, -87.33056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Oates RD over Br Off Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.