US Bridges

KY-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 610 · Structure no. 098B00090N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,936
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1469
CrossesLong Fork Shelby Creek
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 610
RouteState Highway 1469
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34111, -82.59278
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,936 (2019)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2039
Trucks5%
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-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1469 over Long Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek carry?

About 1,936 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1469 over Long Fork Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.