US Bridges

KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · 5 MI N of W-Jct US 68 · Structure no. 044B00021N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-793
CrossesLittle Pitman Creek
Location5 MI N of W-Jct US 68
RouteState Highway 793
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32028, -85.5025
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2017)
Projected traffic173 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-793 over Little Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.