US Bridges

Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson Branch

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · Sbl 1.2MI N S-Jct Ky 451 · Structure no. 097B00017L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson Branch 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 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 15
CrossesCSX RR & Davidson Branch
LocationSbl 1.2MI N S-Jct Ky 451
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23583, -83.18
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 RR & Davidson Branch built?

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

What condition is Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson Branch carry?

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

How long is Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson Branch?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 15 over CSX RR & Davidson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.