US Bridges

KY-80 Nc over Pitman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.4 MI Ne-Jct Ky 192 · Structure no. 100B00082L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 Nc over Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 Nc over Pitman Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,807 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-80 Nc
CrossesPitman Creek
LocationWbl 1.4 MI Ne-Jct Ky 192
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11167, -84.56444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,807 (2023)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-80 Nc over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 Nc 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-80 Nc over Pitman Creek carry?

About 9,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 Nc over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 Nc over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.