US Bridges

KY-171 over E Fk Pond River

Poor

Todd County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 110B00028N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-171 over E Fk Pond River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-171 over E Fk Pond River in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-171
CrossesE Fk Pond River
Location.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 107
RouteState Highway 171
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01667, -87.24389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-171 over E Fk Pond River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-171 over E Fk Pond River 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 KY-171 over E Fk Pond River carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-171 over E Fk Pond River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-171 over E Fk Pond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.