US Bridges

KY-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)

GoodPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .2 MI NE of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 119B00026N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-715
CrossesKy 402(MTN Pkway)
Location.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 715
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76556, -83.61
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic236 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) 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-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway) carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-715 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.