US Bridges

KY-100 over Pleasant Run

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of E-Jct Ky 663 · Structure no. 071B00018N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over Pleasant Run is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-100 over Pleasant Run in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 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 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesPleasant Run
Location.5 MI W of E-Jct Ky 663
RouteState Highway 100
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78472, -86.77972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2022)
Projected traffic2,072 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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-100 over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is KY-100 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-100 over Pleasant Run carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-100 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.