US Bridges

KY-2005 over Puckett Creek

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · .02 Mi.S JCT Ky 72 · Structure no. 048B00168N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2005 over Puckett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2005 over Puckett Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesKY-2005
CrossesPuckett Creek
Location.02 Mi.S JCT Ky 72
RouteState Highway 2005
Coordinates36.75556, -83.46222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-2005 over Puckett Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2005 over Puckett 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2005 over Puckett Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2005 over Puckett Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2005 over Puckett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.