US Bridges

KY-1915 over Dry Branch

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. S. JCT US 68 · Structure no. 084B00047N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1915 over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1915 over Dry Branch in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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
Location1.2 Mi. S. JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 1915
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7275, -84.86306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 1999, making it 26 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 2024.

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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1915 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.