US Bridges

US 150 over Negro Creek

Good

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .15 M E JCT Ky 3245 · Structure no. 102B00067N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Negro Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Negro Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,523 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,523 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesNegro Creek
Location.15 M E JCT Ky 3245
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.38861, -84.42111
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,523 (2022)
Projected traffic7,523 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 Negro Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Negro 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Negro Creek carry?

About 7,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Negro Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.