US Bridges

East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.45 MI N Ky 39 · Structure no. 100C00049N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR is a concrete slab carrying East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 329 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Frog Hollow R
CrossesSmith Br of Pitman CR
Location1.45 MI N Ky 39
RouteCounty Highway 1523
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14944, -84.59667
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2019)
Projected traffic329 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

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 East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR 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 East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns East Frog Hollow R over Smith Br of Pitman CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.