US Bridges

KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .95 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 370 · Structure no. 117B00022N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-147
CrossesBr of Pitman Creek
Location.95 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 370
RouteState Highway 147
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54528, -87.45056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic430 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-147 over Br of Pitman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.