US Bridges

KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · Fifth ST RR Bridge · Structure no. 067B00093N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,527
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-15X
CrossesOld CSX Railroad Bed
LocationFifth ST RR Bridge
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11611, -82.81917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2020)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15X over Old CSX Railroad Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.