US Bridges

KY-2552 over Shelby Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · JCT Ky 122 & Ky 2552 · Structure no. 098B00268N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2552 over Shelby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2552 over Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,059 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,059 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-2552
CrossesShelby Creek
LocationJCT Ky 122 & Ky 2552
RouteState Highway 2552
Coordinates37.42333, -82.49917
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2021)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-2552 over Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2552 over 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-2552 over Shelby Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2552 over Shelby Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2552 over Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.