US Bridges

US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SE JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 090B00122N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,583 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,583 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location1.5 MI SE JCT Ky 49
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.7975, -85.42972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,583 (2021)
Projected traffic12,583 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 12,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.