US Bridges

KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek

GoodPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · 1.35 Mi. S. JCT Ky 77 · Structure no. 083B00031N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek is a masonry culvert carrying KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-715
CrossesWolfpen Creek
Location1.35 Mi. S. JCT Ky 77
RouteState Highway 715
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8275, -83.62972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2023)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-715 over Wolfpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.