KY-86 over Vertress Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI West of JCT Ky 920 · Structure no. 047B00060N
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,858
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-86 over Vertress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-86 over Vertress Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,858 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-86 over Vertress Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-86 over Vertress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-86 over Vertress Creek carry?
About 1,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-86 over Vertress Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-86 over Vertress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.