US Bridges

Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 014C00038N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesShot Pouch Creek R
CrossesShot Pouch Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1405
Coordinates37.89139, -86.48361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shot Pouch Creek R over Shot Pouch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.