Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River
Trimble County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 2871 over Little Kentucky River in Trimble County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 412 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 3 of the 46 inventoried bridges in Trimble County rated good (6.5%); 4 (8.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 167 ft |
| Location | 210 Ft W of Ky 1335 |
| NBI structure number | 112B00041N |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Trimble County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 421 over Ohio River | 2014 | 8,975 | Fair |
| US 421 Escape Ramp over Tiber Creek | 1989 | 5,533 | Fair |
| Ky 36 over Canip Creek | 1933 | 3,978 | Poor |
| US 421 over Little Kentucky River | 1982 | 2,170 | Fair |
| US 421 over Town Branch | 1984 | 2,170 | Fair |
| US 421 over Trib to Town Branch | 1984 | 2,170 | Good |
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