US Bridges

KY-15 over Quicksand Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Se-Jct Ky 30 · Structure no. 013B00030N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Quicksand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-15 over Quicksand Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,640 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesQuicksand Creek
Location.1 MI S of Se-Jct Ky 30
RouteState Highway 15
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53778, -83.34778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2023)
Projected traffic7,640 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-15 over Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Quicksand Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-15 over Quicksand Creek carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.