US Bridges

Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI N of Ky 44 · Structure no. 108B00011N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 813 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1633
CrossesPond Run Creek
Location1.25 MI N of Ky 44
RouteState Highway 1633
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04528, -85.36306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2021)
Projected traffic813 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1633 over Pond Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1633 over Pond Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.