US Bridges

Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR

PoorPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Terrill-Shelby · Structure no. 004C00065N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShelby Road
CrossesBr of Humphrey CR
Location.1 MI S of Terrill-Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06194, -88.89611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2010)
Projected traffic48 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR 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 Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby Road over Br of Humphrey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.