US Bridges

Ky 2862 over Dry Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 280 Ft N of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00081N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2862 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 2862 over Dry Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,714 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,714 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2862
CrossesDry Run
Location280 Ft N of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 2862
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20389, -85.26472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,714 (2023)
Projected traffic2,714 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2862 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2862 over Dry Run 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 2862 over Dry Run carry?

About 2,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2862 over Dry Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2862 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.