US Bridges

Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 2451 · Structure no. 097B00083N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
964
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE is a concrete tee beam carrying Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE 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 964 vehicles a day, projected to reach 964 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Ave
CrossesMemorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 2451
RouteCity Street 1083
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24778, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2012)
Projected traffic964 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE built?

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

What condition is Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE 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 Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Ave over Memorial Dr-Ky 15BUS RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.