US Bridges

KY-915 over Scafford Creek

PoorPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT KY-10 · Structure no. 019B00088N

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-915 over Scafford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-915 over Scafford Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-915
CrossesScafford Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT KY-10
RouteState Highway 915
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.94889, -84.41083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic775 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-915 over Scafford Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-915 over Scafford 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-915 over Scafford Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-915 over Scafford Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-915 over Scafford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.