US Bridges

KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. N of KY15 Split · Structure no. 097B00142N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
685 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 23,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,180 by 2043. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKY-80;N Fk Ky River
Location0.3 Mi. N of KY15 Split
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27028, -83.20722
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,180 (2023)
Projected traffic23,180 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 KY-80;N Fk Ky River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River carry?

About 23,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over KY-80;N Fk Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.