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KY-15 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .01 MI W of JCT Ky 3022 · Structure no. 099B00048N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-15 over Brush Creek 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 7,701 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,701 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.01 MI W of JCT Ky 3022
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86611, -83.94444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,701 (2022)
Projected traffic7,701 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-15 over Brush Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-15 over Brush Creek carry?

About 7,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns KY-15 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.