US Bridges

Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .10 MI NW of Ky 476 Ntrch · Structure no. 097B00080N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,911
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,911 by 2036. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 15
CrossesCSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River
Location.10 MI NW of Ky 476 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26528, -83.19639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,911 (2016)
Projected traffic8,911 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River carry?

About 8,911 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 15 over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.