US Bridges

KY-15 over Hunting Fork Creek

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .9 MI NW of JCT Ky 1261 · Structure no. 119B00038N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Hunting Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-15 over Hunting Fork 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 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 4,353 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,353 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesKY-15
CrossesHunting Fork Creek
Location.9 MI NW of JCT Ky 1261
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates37.66278, -83.48
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Hunting Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-15 over Hunting Fork Creek 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-15 over Hunting Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-15 over Hunting Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-15 over Hunting Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.