US Bridges

KY-715 over Gladie Creek

Good

Menifee County, Kentucky · 3.4 Mi. E. Ky. 77 Jct. · Structure no. 083B00037N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-715 over Gladie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-715 over Gladie Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-715
CrossesGladie Creek
Location3.4 Mi. E. Ky. 77 Jct.
RouteState Highway 715
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83667, -83.60889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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-715 over Gladie Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-715 over Gladie 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 2021.

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

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

How long is KY-715 over Gladie Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-715 over Gladie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.