US Bridges

KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .8 MI NW of S-Jct Ky 451 · Structure no. 097B00104N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
545 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,745
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 10,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,745 by 2038. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKy 451-MESSER Br
Location.8 MI NW of S-Jct Ky 451
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24611, -83.19694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,745 (2018)
Projected traffic10,745 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br 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 KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br carry?

About 10,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Ky 451-MESSER Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.