US Bridges

KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.9 Mi.Nw JCT US 23 · Structure no. 098B00227N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-610
CrossesCSX RR Shelby Creek
Location2.9 Mi.Nw JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 610
Coordinates37.30222, -82.60944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic365 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-610 over CSX RR Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.