US Bridges

Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI N of Indian Trl · Structure no. 056B00005N

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 60 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 31,002 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,002 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 864
CrossesGreasy Ditch
Location0.20 MI N of Indian Trl
RouteState Highway 864
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17417, -85.68667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,002 (2023)
Projected traffic31,002 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 864 over Greasy Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch carry?

About 31,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 864 over Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.