US Bridges

HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · .2MI South of HWY68 · Structure no. 084B00057N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 1915
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location.2MI South of HWY68
RouteState Highway 1915
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.745, -84.86167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 1915 over Dry Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 1915 over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.