US Bridges

W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 50 W of JCT Ky 289 · Structure no. 109C00072N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. Owl Creek Rd.
CrossesMiddle Pitman Creek
Location50 W of JCT Ky 289
RouteCounty Highway 1362
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39404, -85.36018
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 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 W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Owl Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Owl Creek Rd. over Middle Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.