CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Debt - Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Line of Credit \| CorEnergy Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred debt cost amortization expense			$ 1,600,000
Interest Expense \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred debt cost amortization expense	$ 156,840	$ 156,842	470,522	$ 470,429
Interest Expense \| Line of Credit \| CorEnergy Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred debt cost amortization expense	143,635	143,636	430,906	430,906
Interest Expense \| Secured Debt \| Amended Pinedale Term Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred debt cost amortization expense	$ 13,205	$ 13,206	$ 39,616	$ 39,523