US Bridges

Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .1 MI N. of JCT Ky 377 · Structure no. 103C00061N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 338 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Lick RD
CrossesPond Lick Branch
Location.1 MI N. of JCT Ky 377
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24139, -83.44833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2009)
Projected traffic338 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Lick RD over Pond Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.