US Bridges

KY-715 over Red River

FairPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · On Wolfe - Menifee Cl · Structure no. 083B00015N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-715 over Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-715 over Red River in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-715
CrossesRed River
LocationOn Wolfe - Menifee Cl
RouteState Highway 715
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81972, -83.57472
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.
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 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2023)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-715 over Red River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-715 over Red 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-715 over Red River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-715 over Red River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns KY-715 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.