US Bridges

Shun Pike over Town Fork

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .9 MI N - KY1268 · Structure no. 057C00041N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shun Pike over Town Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shun Pike over Town Fork in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShun Pike
CrossesTown Fork
Location.9 MI N - KY1268
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.845, -84.61556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2006)
Projected traffic193 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shun Pike over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shun Pike over Town Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Shun Pike over Town Fork carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Shun Pike over Town Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shun Pike over Town Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.