US Bridges

Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00133N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,252 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKy 864
CrossesTrib S Fk Beargrass Crk
Location1.1 MI N of I-264
RouteState Highway 864
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,252 (2020)
Projected traffic13,252 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 S Fk Beargrass Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk carry?

About 13,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 864 over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.