US Bridges

KY-152 over Glens Creek

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.5MI.E Jct-Ecl Mackville · Structure no. 115B00054N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Glens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-152 over Glens Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-152
CrossesGlens Creek
Location1.5MI.E Jct-Ecl Mackville
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.73139, -85.03778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2021)
Projected traffic621 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-152 over Glens Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Glens 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 March 2024.

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

About 621 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Glens Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Glens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.