US Bridges

Ky 2861 over I-64

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 106B00039N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2861 over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 2861 over I-64 in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2861
CrossesI-64
Location1.9 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 2861
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18528, -85.23944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2023)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2861 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2861 over I-64 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2861 over I-64 carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2861 over I-64?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2861 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.