US Bridges

Ky 43 over Dutch Fork

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of Ky 241 · Structure no. 106B00003N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 43 over Dutch Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 43 over Dutch Fork in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 43
CrossesDutch Fork
Location1.5 MI N of Ky 241
RouteState Highway 43
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31556, -85.08861
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2019)
Projected traffic477 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Ky 43 over Dutch Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 43 over Dutch Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 43 over Dutch Fork carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 43 over Dutch Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 43 over Dutch Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.