US Bridges

Old Ky 15 over Ky 476

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · Ky 476 Ntrch in Hazard · Structure no. 097B00081N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,911
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 15 over Ky 476 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Ky 15 over Ky 476 in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,911 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 15
CrossesKy 476
LocationKy 476 Ntrch in Hazard
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26472, -83.19472
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ky 15 over Ky 476 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 15 over Ky 476 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old Ky 15 over Ky 476 carry?

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

How long is Old Ky 15 over Ky 476?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 15 over Ky 476?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.