US Bridges

Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of Mulberry Pike · Structure no. 106C00072N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek in Shelby 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 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNarrow Gage Pike
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Mulberry Pike
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3275, -85.14861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2014)
Projected traffic252 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Narrow Gage Pike over Clear 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Narrow Gage Pike over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.