US Bridges

KY-199 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of US 119@HUDDY · Structure no. 098B00030N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-199 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-199 over Pond Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-199
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.25 MI S of US 119@HUDDY
RouteState Highway 199
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59611, -82.27417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2021)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-199 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-199 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-199 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-199 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-199 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.