US Bridges

KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of E-Jct Ky 11 · Structure no. 099B00033N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
366 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKy 402 -Mtn Pkwy
Location.5 MI E of E-Jct Ky 11
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79611, -83.69417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length366 ft (111.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2022)
Projected traffic523 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy?

The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.