US Bridges

US-150 over Clarks Run

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · .45 MI E of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 011B00009N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,026
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Clarks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US-150 over Clarks Run in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 3,026 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,026 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-150
CrossesClarks Run
Location.45 MI E of JCT Ky 52
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62861, -84.74583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,026 (2022)
Projected traffic3,026 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$499,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-150 over Clarks Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 over Clarks Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US-150 over Clarks Run carry?

About 3,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Clarks Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Clarks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.