US Bridges

Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N. JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 033C00029N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPitts RD
CrossesRogers Fork-Cow Creek
Location2.0 MI N. JCT Ky 52
RouteCounty Highway 1012
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72056, -83.89139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2012)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pitts RD over Rogers Fork-Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.