Branson Road over Pitman Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi.W.Of Jct. Ky 370 · Structure no. 117C00040N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branson Road over Pitman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Branson Road over Pitman Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branson Road over Pitman Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branson Road over Pitman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Branson Road over Pitman Creek carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Branson Road over Pitman Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Branson Road over Pitman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.