US Bridges

KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of Whitley Cl · Structure no. 074B00003N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,137
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, 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 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 2,137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,137 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1044
CrossesBr of Pleasant Run
Location.40 MI West of Whitley Cl
RouteState Highway 1044
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66889, -84.31111
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2018)
Projected traffic2,137 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run built?

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

What condition is KY-1044 over Br of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-1044 over Br of Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.