US Bridges

KY-292 over Pond Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI E of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 098B00168N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-292 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-292 over Pond Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-292
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.02 MI E of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 292
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66333, -82.2725
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2020)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-292 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-292 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-292 over Pond Creek carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-292 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-292 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.