US Bridges

KY-1505 over I-75

Good

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 102B00072N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1505 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1505 over I-75 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 822 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1505
CrossesI-75
Location.2 MI W of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 1505
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46655, -84.33534
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2022)
Projected traffic822 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1505 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1505 over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1505 over I-75 carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1505 over I-75?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1505 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.