Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI SW of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 098C00043N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork 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 Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Pond Creek RD over Russell Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.