US Bridges

Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE JCT Ky 210 · Structure no. 109C00071N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesMiddle Pitman Creek
Location1.4 MI NE JCT Ky 210
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38223, -85.38087
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 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church RD over Middle 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 Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over Middle Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.