US Bridges

Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of Lyttle Blvd · Structure no. 097B00082N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,927
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,927 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,018 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Drive
CrossesMemorial Drive-Ky 15BUS
Location.1 MI N of Lyttle Blvd
RouteCity Street 1062
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25139, -83.19389
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,927 (2018)
Projected traffic9,018 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS 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 Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS carry?

About 8,927 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-Ky 15BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.