KY-15 over Lost Creek
GoodBreathitt County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of JCT Ky 476 · Structure no. 013B00033N
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,576
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-15 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-15 over Lost Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,576 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,576 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-15 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-15 over Lost Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does KY-15 over Lost Creek carry?
About 4,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-15 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns KY-15 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.