US Bridges

KY-210 over Big Pitman Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI SE of JCT Ky 569 · Structure no. 109B00054N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,396
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-210 over Big Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-210 over Big Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,396 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,396 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-210
CrossesBig Pitman Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of JCT Ky 569
RouteState Highway 210
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39611, -85.46944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,396 (2021)
Projected traffic5,396 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Big Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-210 over Big 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-210 over Big Pitman Creek carry?

About 5,396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-210 over Big Pitman Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-210 over Big Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.