US Bridges

KY-152 over Cartwright Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · .65 MI SW of W-Jct US 150 · Structure no. 115B00019N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Cartwright Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-152 over Cartwright Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-152
CrossesCartwright Creek
Location.65 MI SW of W-Jct US 150
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69361, -85.25694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2023)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-152 over Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Cartwright 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 March 2023.

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

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.