US Bridges

US 150 over Tributary of Dix River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 0.25 Mi. East Ky 1369 · Structure no. 069B00096N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Tributary of Dix River is a concrete culvert carrying US 150 over Tributary of Dix River in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,103 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150
CrossesTributary of Dix River
Location0.25 Mi. East Ky 1369
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47278, -84.52278
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
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width187 ft (57 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,103 (2022)
Projected traffic5,103 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tributary of Dix River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Tributary of Dix River 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 Tributary of Dix River carry?

About 5,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Tributary of Dix River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Tributary of Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.