US Bridges

Morton Blvd over KY15

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · Inter of Morton BLV/KY15 · Structure no. 097B00140N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,083
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Blvd over KY15 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morton Blvd over KY15 in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,083 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,612 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMorton Blvd
CrossesKY15
LocationInter of Morton BLV/KY15
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28, -83.21639
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,083 (2020)
Projected traffic13,612 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton Blvd over KY15 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Blvd over KY15 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 Morton Blvd over KY15 carry?

About 10,083 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Morton Blvd over KY15?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Blvd over KY15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.