US Bridges

Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River

Good

Trimble County, Kentucky · 210 Ft W of Ky 1335 · Structure no. 112B00041N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2871
CrossesLittle Kentucky River
Location210 Ft W of Ky 1335
RouteState Highway 2871
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60694, -85.26278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2871 over Little Kentucky River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.