US Bridges

KY-2167 over Shelby Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 098B00098N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,527
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2167 over Shelby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2167 over Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,527 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2167
CrossesShelby Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 122
RouteState Highway 2167
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38639, -82.54333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-2167 over Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2167 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2167 over Shelby Creek carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2167 over Shelby Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2167 over Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.