US Bridges

KY-15 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of Se-Jct Ky 715 · Structure no. 119B00021N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2023 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesKy 402(MTN Pkway)
Location1.2 MI E of Se-Jct Ky 715
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74694, -83.59167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2023)
Projected traffic398 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.