US Bridges

Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .5 MI S JCT Ky 3274 · Structure no. 102C00063N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Ridge RD
CrossesPitman Creek
Location.5 MI S JCT Ky 3274
RouteCounty Highway 1184
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28472, -84.30389
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Ridge 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Ridge RD over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.