US Bridges

KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · @jct Ky 82 @waltersville · Structure no. 099B00044N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Ky 402 -Mtn Pkwy is a concrete 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 5 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2034. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKy 402 -Mtn Pkwy
Location@jct Ky 82 @waltersville
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86611, -83.94528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2014)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 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 2023.

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

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.