US Bridges

Greens Chapel RD over Pond River

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 5.5 Mi. West -Jct Ky 189 · Structure no. 089C00035N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Chapel RD over Pond River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greens Chapel RD over Pond River in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGreens Chapel RD
CrossesPond River
Location5.5 Mi. West -Jct Ky 189
RouteCounty Highway 1298
Coordinates37.16194, -87.33306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Greens Chapel RD over Pond River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Chapel RD over 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 Greens Chapel RD over Pond River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Greens Chapel RD over Pond River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Chapel RD over Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.