US Bridges

US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.7 MI SE of Boyle Cl · Structure no. 069B00002R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,965 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,965 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-150
CrossesHanging Fork Creek
LocationEbl 1.7 MI SE of Boyle Cl
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57333, -84.70028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,965 (2023)
Projected traffic6,965 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hanging Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Hanging Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.