US Bridges

Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek

Poor

Ohio County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 092C00027N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Zion RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.1 Mile S JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43556, -86.79861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2006)
Projected traffic287 by 2026
Trucks0%
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 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 Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Zion RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.