US Bridges

KY-15 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 500 S of N-Jct Ky 15BUS. · Structure no. 097B00105N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-15 over CSX Railroad 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 14,412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,412 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-15
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location500 S of N-Jct Ky 15BUS.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26611, -83.20306
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,412 (2022)
Projected traffic14,412 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-15 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is KY-15 over CSX Railroad 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-15 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 14,412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.