US Bridges

KY-90 over Pitman Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mi. E.-Metcalfe Co. · Structure no. 029B00048N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-90 over Pitman Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesPitman Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E.-Metcalfe Co.
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83861, -85.55889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2023)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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-90 over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Pitman 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Pitman Creek carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.