US Bridges

KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI NW of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 109B00047N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,639
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,639 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,639 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKY-210
CrossesLittle Pitman Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates37.35111, -85.37556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,639 (2021)
Projected traffic9,639 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 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 KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek carry?

About 9,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-210 over Little Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.