US Bridges

Ky 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N of Ky 2856 · Structure no. 093B00059N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
778 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,265 by 2042. The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2857
CrossesI-71 & N Fk Currys Fork
Location1.3 MI N of Ky 2856
RouteState Highway 2857
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39038, -85.39298
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length778 ft (237.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,265 (2022)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys 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 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork carry?

About 3,265 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork?

The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2857 over I-71 & N Fk Currys Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.