US Bridges

KY-15X over N Fork Ky River

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 931 · Structure no. 067B00008N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,354
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15X over N Fork Ky River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-15X over N Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 5,354 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,354 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-15X
CrossesN Fork Ky River
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 931
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12222, -82.83944
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,354 (2020)
Projected traffic5,354 by 2040
Trucks7%
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-15X over N Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15X over N Fork Ky River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-15X over N Fork Ky River carry?

About 5,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-15X over N Fork Ky River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15X over N Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.