US Bridges

KY-192 over Pitman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI East of JCT Ky 692 · Structure no. 100B00019N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-192 over Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-192 over Pitman Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,203 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-192
CrossesPitman Creek
Location3.2 MI East of JCT Ky 692
RouteState Highway 192
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07333, -84.52361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2022)
Projected traffic2,203 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-192 over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-192 over Pitman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-192 over Pitman Creek carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-192 over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-192 over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.