US Bridges

Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mi.East of JCT.KY1247 · Structure no. 100C00053N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 459 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElihu-Cabin Holw R
CrossesPitman Creek
Location0.9 Mi.East of JCT.KY1247
RouteCounty Highway 1293
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04583, -84.57639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2019)
Projected traffic459 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elihu-Cabin Holw R 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 Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elihu-Cabin Holw R over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.