US Bridges

KY-2083 over Pleasant Run

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00192N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2083 over Pleasant Run is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2083 over Pleasant Run in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 1,436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,436 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2083
CrossesPleasant Run
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 2083
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19194, -87.4525
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2022)
Projected traffic1,436 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2083 over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2083 over Pleasant Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2083 over Pleasant Run carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2083 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2083 over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.