US Bridges

US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .25 MI North of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 100B00107L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
778 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2043. The structure is 778 ft (237 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesPittman Creek @ Cumberl
Location.25 MI North of JCT Ky 90
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.00444, -84.61472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length778 ft (237 m)
Longest span302 ft (92 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,010 (2023)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl 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 US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl carry?

About 10,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl?

The structure is 778 ft (237 m) long with a longest span of 302 ft (92 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Pittman Creek @ Cumberl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.