US Bridges

Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · 75 W of JCT Ky 527 · Structure no. 109C00055N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWedgewood DR
CrossesPitman Creek
Location75 W of JCT Ky 527
RouteCity Street 1355
Coordinates37.36167, -85.35556
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2010)
Projected traffic128 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedgewood DR over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wedgewood DR over Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.