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KY-805 over Shelby Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 610 · Structure no. 098B00076N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-805 over Shelby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-805 over Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,291 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-805
CrossesShelby Creek
Location1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 610
RouteState Highway 805
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26222, -82.57361
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2019)
Projected traffic2,291 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-805 over Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-805 over Shelby 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-805 over Shelby Creek carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is KY-805 over Shelby Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns KY-805 over Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.