US Bridges

KY-610 over Shelby Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.0 M S of JCT KY-1469 · Structure no. 098B00294N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,873
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-610 over Shelby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-610 over Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-610
CrossesShelby Creek
Location2.0 M S of JCT KY-1469
RouteState Highway 610
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32111, -82.58222
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2019)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-610 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-610 over Shelby Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-610 over Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.