US Bridges

Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S of JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 110C00026N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River is a concrete tee beam carrying Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2030. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Hole RD
CrossesE. Fk. Pond River
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Ky 181
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94667, -87.1925
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2010)
Projected traffic119 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Hole RD over E. Fk. Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.