US Bridges

KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 400 Ft S of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 086B00051N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2439
CrossesPitcock Branch
Location400 Ft S of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 2439
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7325, -85.54139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2019)
Projected traffic174 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2439 over Pitcock Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.