US Bridges

Ky 864 over Fern Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056B00484N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,339
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 864 over Fern Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 864 over Fern Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,339 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,339 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 864
CrossesFern Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Ky 1747
RouteState Highway 864
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16, -85.63944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,339 (2015)
Projected traffic12,339 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 864 over Fern Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 864 over Fern Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 864 over Fern Creek carry?

About 12,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 864 over Fern Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Ky 864 over Fern Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.