US Bridges

Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · Off US 460 @ Draffin · Structure no. 098C00190N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
765 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPond Creek
CrossesCSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk
LocationOff US 460 @ Draffin
RouteCounty Highway 1641
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33889, -82.39472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Creek over CSX Rr/Co Rd/Russell Frk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.