US Bridges

KY-861 over Rodgers Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.10 MI S of JCT W/Us 68 · Structure no. 085B00057N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-861 over Rodgers Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-861 over Rodgers Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-861
CrossesRodgers Creek
Location0.10 MI S of JCT W/Us 68
RouteState Highway 861
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98167, -85.62833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-861 over Rodgers Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-861 over Rodgers 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-861 over Rodgers Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-861 over Rodgers Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-861 over Rodgers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.