US Bridges

KY-615 over Morris Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 099B00075N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-615 over Morris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-615 over Morris Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-615
CrossesMorris Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 213
RouteState Highway 615
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86722, -83.85917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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-615 over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-615 over Morris 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-615 over Morris Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-615 over Morris Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-615 over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.