US Bridges

US 150 over Cartwright Creek

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · At Wash.-Nelson CO Line · Structure no. 115B00071N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,268
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Cartwright Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Cartwright Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,268 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,268 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 150
CrossesCartwright Creek
LocationAt Wash.-Nelson CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76333, -85.34361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,268 (2021)
Projected traffic9,268 by 2041
Trucks17%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Cartwright 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 150 over Cartwright Creek carry?

About 9,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.