US Bridges

Old Burnside Rd. over Pitman Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .4 MI S of JCT Ky 914 · Structure no. 100C00096N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Burnside Rd. over Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Burnside Rd. 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2030. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Burnside Rd.
CrossesPitman Creek
Location.4 MI S of JCT Ky 914
RouteCounty Highway 1984
Coordinates37.04444, -84.59139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2010)
Projected traffic470 by 2030
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 Old Burnside Rd. over Pitman Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Burnside 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 Old Burnside Rd. over Pitman Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Burnside Rd. over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Burnside Rd. over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.