US Bridges

KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI NE of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 098B00250N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2061
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 2061
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53833, -82.56639
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2022)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2061 over Cowpen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2061 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.