HWY 1915
Carrying HWY 1915 over Dry branch creek
.2mi South of Hwy68, Mercer, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY 1915
The HWY 1915 bridge in Mercer, Kentucky carries HWY 1915 over Dry branch creek. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 231 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY 1915 compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 231 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 084B00057N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY 1915 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HWY 1915 against other structures in Mercer and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY 1915?
HWY 1915 in Mercer, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY 1915 inspected?
HWY 1915's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 231 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY 1915 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY 1915?
HWY 1915 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY 1915?
HWY 1915 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY 1915 and does age affect safety?
HWY 1915 was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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