US Bridges

US-150 over Beech Fork

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 5.2 Mi.Se. C.C. Sprngfld · Structure no. 115B00058N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-150 over Beech Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-150 over Beech Fork in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,031 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,031 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS-150
CrossesBeech Fork
Location5.2 Mi.Se. C.C. Sprngfld
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.65861, -85.13083
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,031 (2021)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 US-150 over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-150 over Beech Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-150 over Beech Fork carry?

About 3,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-150 over Beech Fork?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-150 over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.