US Bridges

US-150 over Doctors Fork

Good

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E Washington CO · Structure no. 011B00059N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,365
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Doctors Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-150 over Doctors Fork in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,365 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS-150
CrossesDoctors Fork
Location1.8 MI E Washington CO
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.64972, -84.99583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,365 (2021)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-150 over Doctors Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 over Doctors Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US-150 over Doctors Fork carry?

About 3,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Doctors Fork?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Doctors Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.