US Bridges

Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E of Ky 80 By-Pass · Structure no. 100C00039N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 506 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarner Schoolhouse
CrossesPitman Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Ky 80 By-Pass
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11194, -84.56472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2019)
Projected traffic506 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garner Schoolhouse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Garner Schoolhouse over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.