US Bridges

KY-171 over East Fk Pond River

GoodPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · 5.34 MI S JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 110B00044N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-171 over East Fk Pond River is a steel culvert carrying KY-171 over East Fk Pond River in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-171
CrossesEast Fk Pond River
Location5.34 MI S JCT Ky 107
RouteState Highway 171
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94, -87.21278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2043
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 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 KY-171 over East Fk Pond River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 476 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns KY-171 over East Fk Pond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.