US Bridges

KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .35 MI E of Powell Co.Ln. · Structure no. 119B00019N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) in Wolfe 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.

It carries about 466 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKy 402(MTN Pkway)
Location.35 MI E of Powell Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78917, -83.64861
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2022)
Projected traffic466 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) built?

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

What condition is KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) 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-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.