US Bridges

KY-10 over Shultz Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 3.2 Mi.E Lewis CO Line · Structure no. 045B00069N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,659
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over Shultz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-10 over Shultz Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-10
CrossesShultz Creek
Location3.2 Mi.E Lewis CO Line
RouteState Highway 10
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63083, -83.01306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,659 (2023)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-10 over Shultz Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over Shultz 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-10 over Shultz Creek carry?

About 1,659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over Shultz Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-10 over Shultz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.