US Bridges

KY-215 over Yocums Creek

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · 1.05MI. E JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048B00181N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-215 over Yocums Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-215 over Yocums Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,139 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-215
CrossesYocums Creek
Location1.05MI. E JCT Ky 38
RouteState Highway 215
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86, -83.17694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,139 (2022)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-215 over Yocums Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-215 over Yocums 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-215 over Yocums Creek carry?

About 2,139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-215 over Yocums Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-215 over Yocums Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.