US Bridges

Dorton ST over Shelby Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI E of JCT Ky 610 · Structure no. 098C00106N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorton ST over Shelby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dorton ST over Shelby Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 506 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDorton ST
CrossesShelby Creek
Location0.02 MI E of JCT Ky 610
RouteCounty Highway 1935
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27722, -82.57889
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2011)
Projected traffic506 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dorton ST over Shelby Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorton ST 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Dorton ST over Shelby Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dorton ST over Shelby Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dorton ST over Shelby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.