15th Street over Little Yellow Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · .30 MI N of JCT Ky 74 · Structure no. 007C00071N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,879
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying 15th Street over Little Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,879 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th Street over Little Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th Street over Little Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does 15th Street over Little Yellow Creek carry?
About 3,879 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 15th Street over Little Yellow Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street over Little Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.