US Bridges

KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · Nbl .6M N of S-Jct Ky 451 · Structure no. 097B00012R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
504 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,301 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,301 by 2039. The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKy 1096-BUFFALO C
LocationNbl .6M N of S-Jct Ky 451
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22472, -83.17306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,301 (2019)
Projected traffic5,301 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C carry?

About 5,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C?

The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Ky 1096-BUFFALO C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.