Ky 2861 over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 106B00080N

Built: 1971; 54 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length: 211 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,326; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2861 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2861 over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKy 2861

CrossesClear Creek

Location0.9 MI S of US 60

RouteState Highway 2861

CountyShelby County

StateKentucky

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating97 US tons

Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)

Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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

CrossesWaterway

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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2861 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2861 over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2861 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is Ky 2861 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2861 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.