US Bridges

Utley RD over E.Fk Pond River

FairPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · .8 MI N JCT Ky 171 · Structure no. 110C00043N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utley RD over E.Fk Pond River is a wood or timber slab carrying Utley RD over E.Fk Pond River in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 346 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUtley RD
CrossesE.Fk Pond River
Location.8 MI N JCT Ky 171
RouteCounty Highway 1325
Coordinates37.02972, -87.25694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2017)
Projected traffic346 by 2037
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 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 Utley RD over E.Fk Pond River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utley 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 2023.

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

About 346 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Utley RD over E.Fk Pond River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Utley RD over E.Fk Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.