US Bridges

US 150 over Flax Creek

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Lincoln County, Kentucky · 0.15 M E. of Jct. Ky 39 · Structure no. 069B00097N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Flax Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Flax Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,006 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,006 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150
CrossesFlax Creek
Location0.15 M E. of Jct. Ky 39
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4525, -84.49861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,006 (2021)
Projected traffic4,006 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Flax Creek built?

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

What condition is US 150 over Flax Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does US 150 over Flax Creek carry?

About 4,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Flax Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Flax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.