Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek
PoorPosted for loadBallard County, Kentucky · .75 MI E of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 004C00032N
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 228
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 4 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 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek carry?
About 228 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Church R over Br of Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.