US Bridges

KY-1015 over Dog Creek

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · .60 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 88 · Structure no. 050B00019N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1015 over Dog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1015 over Dog Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1015
CrossesDog Creek
Location.60 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 88
RouteState Highway 1015
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31917, -86.13472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2022)
Projected traffic433 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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-1015 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1015 over Dog 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1015 over Dog Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1015 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1015 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.