US Bridges

Pounding Mill RD over Peter Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · W @jct Ky 194 @freeburn · Structure no. 098C00111N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,926
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pounding Mill RD over Peter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pounding Mill RD over Peter 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 5 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 1,926 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,926 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPounding Mill RD
CrossesPeter Creek
LocationW @jct Ky 194 @freeburn
RouteCounty Highway 1526
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56361, -82.14611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,926 (2012)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pounding Mill RD over Peter Creek built?

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

What condition is Pounding Mill RD over Peter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pounding Mill RD over Peter Creek carry?

About 1,926 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pounding Mill RD over Peter Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pounding Mill RD over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.