US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch
FairBoyle County, Kentucky · Wbl .1M E of JCT US150B · Structure no. 011B00040L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,474
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,474 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,474 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch 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 Balls Fork Branch carry?
About 6,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US - 150 over Balls Fork Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.