US Bridges

Ky 1505 over Dix River

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · 0.1 M North of Ky 2250 · Structure no. 102B00069N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1505 over Dix River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1505 over Dix River in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,279 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1505
CrossesDix River
Location0.1 M North of Ky 2250
RouteState Highway 1505
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4025, -84.41361
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2022)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1505 over Dix River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1505 over Dix River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1505 over Dix River carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1505 over Dix River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1505 over Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.