US Bridges

Ky 864 over Trib to Greasy Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of Produce RD · Structure no. 056B00006N

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 864 over Trib to Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 864 over Trib to 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 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 31,002 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,002 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 864
CrossesTrib to Greasy Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of Produce RD
RouteState Highway 864
Coordinates38.18028, -85.69417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 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 Trib to 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 Trib to Greasy Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 864 over Trib to Greasy Ditch carry?

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

How long is Ky 864 over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 864 over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.