US Bridges

KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of JCT Ky 3211 · Structure no. 109B00024N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,131 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-527
CrossesMiddle Pitman Creek
Location.9 MI N of JCT Ky 3211
RouteState Highway 527
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38611, -85.36611
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2023)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-527 over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-527 over Middle Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.