US Bridges

US-150 over Hawkins Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT US150B · Structure no. 069B00004N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,261
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Hawkins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-150 over Hawkins Branch 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 12,261 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,261 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-150
CrossesHawkins Branch
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT US150B
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.55861, -84.67667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,261 (2023)
Projected traffic12,261 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hawkins Branch built?

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

What condition is US-150 over Hawkins 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US-150 over Hawkins Branch carry?

About 12,261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Hawkins Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Hawkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.