US Bridges

KY-815 over Long Falls Creek

FairPosted for load

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 140 · Structure no. 075B00047N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-815 over Long Falls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-815 over Long Falls Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 657 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-815
CrossesLong Falls Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 140
RouteState Highway 815
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58917, -87.25611
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2019)
Projected traffic657 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-815 over Long Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-815 over Long Falls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-815 over Long Falls Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-815 over Long Falls Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-815 over Long Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.