US Bridges

US-150 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .30 MI W of Rockcastle Cl · Structure no. 069B00013N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-150 over Turkey Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS-150
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.30 MI W of Rockcastle Cl
Coordinates37.43861, -84.46861
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-150 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.