US Bridges

Surber RD over Pitman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 635 · Structure no. 100C00090N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surber RD over Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Surber RD over Pitman Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSurber RD
CrossesPitman Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 635
RouteCounty Highway 1532
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1875, -84.60083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2019)
Projected traffic69 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 Surber RD over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surber RD 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 Surber RD over Pitman Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Surber RD over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Surber RD over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.