US Bridges

US-150 over Walnut Flat Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 4.5 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 069B00093N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Walnut Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-150 over Walnut Flat Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,892 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,892 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS-150
CrossesWalnut Flat Creek
Location4.5 MI East of US 27
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.50583, -84.58167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,892 (2021)
Projected traffic5,892 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Walnut Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 over Walnut Flat 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-150 over Walnut Flat Creek carry?

About 5,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Walnut Flat Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Walnut Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.