US Bridges

US 150 over Shay Branch

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · Int US 150 & Ky 528 · Structure no. 115B00068N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,817
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Shay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 150 over Shay Branch in Washington 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,817 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,817 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesUS 150
CrossesShay Branch
LocationInt US 150 & Ky 528
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates37.70667, -85.22583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,817 (2023)
Projected traffic6,817 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Shay Branch built?

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

What condition is US 150 over Shay Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Shay Branch carry?

About 6,817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Shay Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 150 over Shay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.