US Bridges

Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy.

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. N of 15-191 Int. · Structure no. 119B00073N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy. in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,977 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,977 by 2041. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 15S
CrossesKy 9009 Mtn. Pkwy.
Location1 Mi. N of 15-191 Int.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74167, -83.56639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,977 (2021)
Projected traffic5,977 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy. carry?

About 5,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy.?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 15S over Ky 9009 Mtn. Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.