US Bridges

KY-152 over Horns Branch

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of W-Jct US 68 · Structure no. 084B00011N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Horns Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-152 over Horns Branch in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-152
CrossesHorns Branch
Location1.4 MI W of W-Jct US 68
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75694, -84.87611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Horns Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Horns Branch 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-152 over Horns Branch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Horns Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns KY-152 over Horns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.