US Bridges

US-150 over Quirks Run

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 1822 · Structure no. 011B00015N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,913
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Quirks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US-150 over Quirks Run in Boyle 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 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 6,913 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,913 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-150
CrossesQuirks Run
Location.7 MI W of JCT Ky 1822
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65222, -84.88472
Functional classRural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,913 (2022)
Projected traffic6,913 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-150 over Quirks Run built?

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

What condition is US-150 over Quirks 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 Quirks Run carry?

About 6,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Quirks Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Quirks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.