US Bridges

Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. NW of Ky 744 · Structure no. 109C00058N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPitman Creek Rd.
CrossesBig Pittman Creek
Location0.7 Mi. NW of Ky 744
RouteCounty Highway 1038
Coordinates37.4325, -85.30167
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman 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 Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pitman Creek Rd. over Big Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.