US Bridges

KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · .3 MI S-Washington Cl · Structure no. 078B00037N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-152
CrossesColemans Run Creek
Location.3 MI S-Washington Cl
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67139, -85.37722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic790 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Colemans Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.