US Bridges

KY-610 over Shelby Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ky 1469 · Structure no. 098B00071N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
131 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesKY-610
CrossesShelby Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ky 1469
RouteState Highway 610
Coordinates37.33028, -82.585
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2019)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-610 over Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.