US Bridges

US-119 over Pond Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 319 · Structure no. 098B00201R

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,305
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Pond Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,305 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-119
CrossesPond Creek
Location@ JCT of Ky 319
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.64028, -82.25917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,305 (2020)
Projected traffic5,305 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-119 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 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 US-119 over Pond Creek carry?

About 5,305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.