US Bridges

Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Ky 1818 · Structure no. 093B00051N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 581 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2859
CrossesTrib to Floyds Fork
Location200 Ft N of Ky 1818
RouteState Highway 2859
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32944, -85.34889
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2023)
Projected traffic581 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2859 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.