US Bridges

Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.95 MI NW JCT Ky 744 · Structure no. 109C00044N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChaney Pike RD
CrossesBig Pitman Creek
Location1.95 MI NW JCT Ky 744
RouteCounty Highway 1349
Coordinates37.41472, -85.43972
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaney Pike 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 Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chaney Pike RD over Big Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.