US Bridges

Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .75 MI N. Ky 80 · Structure no. 042C00339N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream in Graves 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShelton RD(CR1475)
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.75 MI N. Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1475
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75639, -88.70333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton RD(CR1475) over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.