US Bridges

KY-323 over Middle Pitman Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · .55 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 883 · Structure no. 109B00032N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-323 over Middle Pitman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-323 over Middle Pitman Creek in Taylor 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 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-323
CrossesMiddle Pitman Creek
Location.55 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 883
RouteState Highway 323
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35917, -85.40694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2023)
Projected traffic431 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-323 over Middle Pitman Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-323 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-323 over Middle Pitman Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-323 over Middle Pitman Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-323 over Middle Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.