US Bridges

Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. West JCT KY-206 · Structure no. 001C00063N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPellyton East RD
CrossesSpruce Pine Creek
Location0.7 Mi. West JCT KY-206
RouteCounty Highway 1055
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20778, -85.07056
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pellyton East RD over Spruce Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.