US Bridges

KY-106 over Pitmans Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of Butler Cl · Structure no. 071B00008N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-106 over Pitmans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-106 over Pitmans Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-106
CrossesPitmans Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of Butler Cl
RouteState Highway 106
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04333, -86.84583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2022)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-106 over Pitmans Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-106 over Pitmans 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-106 over Pitmans Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-106 over Pitmans Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-106 over Pitmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.