US Bridges

Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI W JCT Ky 289 · Structure no. 109C00036N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHenry Lee RD
CrossesBig Pitman Creek
Location1.9 MI W JCT Ky 289
RouteCounty Highway 1313
Coordinates37.44722, -85.38556
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Lee RD over Big 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Lee RD over Big Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.