US Bridges

Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · .8 Mi. South of Ky 121 · Structure no. 018C00160N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShoemaker Road
CrossesBranch of Blood River
Location.8 Mi. South of Ky 121
RouteCounty Highway 1197
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53667, -88.17444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shoemaker Road over Branch of Blood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.