US Bridges

KY-152 over Cane Run Creek

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI E of JCT Ky 33 · Structure no. 084B00049N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,538
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Cane Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-152 over Cane Run Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-152
CrossesCane Run Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Ky 33
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.74806, -84.74917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2023)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 KY-152 over Cane Run Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Cane Run 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 August 2024.

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

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Cane Run Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Cane Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.