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KY-1915 over Dry Branch

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · .2MI S JCT Ky 598 · Structure no. 084B00043N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1915 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1915 over Dry Branch in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1915
CrossesDry Branch
Location.2MI S JCT Ky 598
RouteState Highway 1915
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72, -84.85833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1915 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1915 over Dry Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1915 over Dry Branch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1915 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1915 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.