US Bridges

KY-15 over Carr Fork

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1095 · Structure no. 097B00021N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,773
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Carr Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-15 over Carr Fork in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesCarr Fork
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1095
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20333, -83.08472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-15 over Carr Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Carr Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-15 over Carr Fork carry?

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

How long is KY-15 over Carr Fork?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.