US Bridges

US-150 over Cartwright Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · .02 MI SE of JCT Ky 1030 · Structure no. 115B00023N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Cartwright Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-150 over Cartwright Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 8,709 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,709 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS-150
CrossesCartwright Creek
Location.02 MI SE of JCT Ky 1030
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.73139, -85.28722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,709 (2023)
Projected traffic8,709 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-150 over Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 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 US-150 over Cartwright Creek carry?

About 8,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.