US Bridges

KY-152 over Deep Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of JCT Ky 1941 · Structure no. 084B00013N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-152 over Deep Creek 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 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-152
CrossesDeep Creek
Location.3 MI W of JCT Ky 1941
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74083, -84.99389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2023)
Projected traffic501 by 2043
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 Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-152 over Deep 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-152 over Deep Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.