US Bridges

KY-715 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · .14 Mi.West- Wolfe CO Lne · Structure no. 083B00032N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-715 over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-715 over Copperas Creek 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 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-715
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location.14 Mi.West- Wolfe CO Lne
RouteState Highway 715
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82111, -83.57583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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-715 over Copperas Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-715 over Copperas 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is KY-715 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-715 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.