US Bridges

Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.8 M. N. Ky 80 · Structure no. 097B00138N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,543
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,543 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,543 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 15
CrossesJimmy Darrell & First CR
Location0.8 M. N. Ky 80
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29194, -83.23556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,543 (2021)
Projected traffic15,543 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jimmy Darrell & First CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR carry?

About 15,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.