US Bridges

Ky 2861 over Meadow Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI N of Ky 148 · Structure no. 106B00083N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2861 over Meadow Run is a steel culvert carrying Ky 2861 over Meadow Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2861
CrossesMeadow Run
Location3.2 MI N of Ky 148
RouteState Highway 2861
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16389, -85.24361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2021)
Projected traffic915 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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 2861 over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2861 over Meadow 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 2861 over Meadow Run carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 2861 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ky 2861 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.