US Bridges

KY-152 over Herrington Lake

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · West of Mercer County LN · Structure no. 084B00055N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
827 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Herrington Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-152 over Herrington Lake in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2040. The structure is 827 ft (252.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-152
CrossesHerrington Lake
LocationWest of Mercer County LN
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74611, -84.70389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length827 ft (252.2 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2020)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2040
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 Herrington Lake built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Herrington Lake 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 Herrington Lake carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Herrington Lake?

The structure is 827 ft (252.2 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Herrington Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.