KY-610 over Shelby Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 1469 · Structure no. 098B00070N
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,873
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-610 over Shelby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-610 over Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-610 over Shelby Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-610 over Shelby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does KY-610 over Shelby Creek carry?
About 1,873 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-610 over Shelby Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-610 over Shelby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.