US Bridges

KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI SW of Marion Cl · Structure no. 109B00005N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk 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 5 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 1,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,111 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-289
CrossesBig Pitman Crk
Location1.1 MI SW of Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 289
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45222, -85.35194
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2021)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2041
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

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 Big Pitman Crk built?

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

What condition is KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-289 over Big Pitman Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.