US Bridges

KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek

FairPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 88 · Structure no. 044B00005N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 4,135 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,135 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesBig Pitman Creek
Location1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 88
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.305, -85.52722
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,135 (2021)
Projected traffic4,135 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$559,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek carry?

About 4,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Big Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.