US Bridges

KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · @jct With Ky 7 · Structure no. 097B00015N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,773
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7 is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7 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 6,773 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,773 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesCSX Railroad & Ky 7
Location@jct With Ky 7
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20667, -83.13361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,773 (2022)
Projected traffic6,773 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7 built?

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

What condition is KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7 carry?

About 6,773 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over CSX Railroad & Ky 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.