US Bridges

KY-615 over Morris Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 099B00082N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2023 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 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-615
CrossesMorris Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 213
RouteState Highway 615
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88389, -83.86556
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-615 over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 82 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-615 over Morris Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-615 over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.