US Bridges

KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · .45 MI N of JCT Ky 3350 · Structure no. 109B00002N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 4,464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,464 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-289
CrossesLittle Pitman Creek
Location.45 MI N of JCT Ky 3350
RouteState Highway 289
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.375, -85.34361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,464 (2022)
Projected traffic4,464 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-289 over Little 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek carry?

About 4,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-289 over Little Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.