US Bridges

Pitman Creek Road over Big Pitman Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI E of JCT Ky 289 · Structure no. 109C00073N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitman Creek Road over Big Pitman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitman Creek Road over Big 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPitman Creek Road
CrossesBig Pitman Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Ky 289
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43885, -85.31552
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2038
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 Pitman Creek Road over Big Pitman Creek built?

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

What condition is Pitman Creek Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does Pitman Creek Road over Big Pitman Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pitman Creek Road over Big Pitman Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pitman Creek Road over Big Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.