US Bridges

KY-15X over North Fork Ky River

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · @ Madison ST · Structure no. 067B00128N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,527
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15X over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-15X over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-15X
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location@ Madison ST
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11694, -82.82194
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15X over North 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 2021.

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

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

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.