US Bridges

KY-15 over Holly Creek

FairPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .1 MI NW of JCT Ky 1261 · Structure no. 119B00035N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Holly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-15 over Holly Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,353 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,353 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-15
CrossesHolly Creek
Location.1 MI NW of JCT Ky 1261
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65306, -83.47556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,353 (2022)
Projected traffic4,353 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-15 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Holly Creek 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 Holly Creek carry?

About 4,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.