US Bridges

KY-805 over Dorton Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 400N of Ky 610 @ Dorton · Structure no. 098B00204N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-805 over Dorton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-805 over Dorton Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-805
CrossesDorton Creek
Location400N of Ky 610 @ Dorton
RouteState Highway 805
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2775, -82.57806
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-805 over Dorton Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-805 over Dorton 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 2023.

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

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

How long is KY-805 over Dorton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-805 over Dorton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.