US Bridges

KY-215 over Yocums Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. E JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048B00182N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 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 - single or spread carrying KY-215 over Yocums Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,139 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-215
CrossesYocums Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E JCT Ky 38
RouteState Highway 215
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85917, -83.17111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-215 over Yocums 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 July 2021.

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 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-215 over Yocums Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.