Ky-15 over Ky-80;n Fk Ky River
Perry County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-15 over Ky-80;n Fk Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23,180 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 79 of the 178 inventoried bridges in Perry County rated good (44.4%); 9 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: substructure 7 to 8.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 685 ft |
| Location | 0.3 mi. N of KY15 split |
| NBI structure number | 097B00142N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Perry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 15 over Jimmy Darrell & First Cr | 2018 | 15,543 | Good |
| Ky-15 over CSX Railroad | 1982 | 14,412 | Fair |
| Ky-15 over Ky 451-messer Br | 1982 | 10,745 | Fair |
| Ky-80 over KY15 | 1981 | 10,107 | Fair |
| Morton BLVD over Ky15 | 2020 | 10,083 | Good |
| Memorial Drive over Memorial Drive-ky 15BUS | 1950 | 8,927 | Fair |
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