US Bridges

Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · Frozen · Structure no. 013B00083L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
568 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2042. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKy 0015
CrossesKy 1812 / Frozen Creek
LocationFrozen
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates37.61083, -83.41056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2022)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 0015 over Ky 1812 / Frozen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.