US Bridges

KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 2523 · Structure no. 068B00033N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,445
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 1,445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,445 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3037
CrossesShepherd Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 2523
RouteState Highway 3037
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58556, -83.35833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
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 loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2022)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3037 over Shepherd 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-3037 over Shepherd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.