US Bridges

Ky 152 over Road Run Branch

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · 1 MI East of Marion Line · Structure no. 115B00072N

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 152 over Road Run Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 152 over Road Run Branch in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 84 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 152
CrossesRoad Run Branch
Location1 MI East of Marion Line
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68452, -85.36434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic790 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 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 Ky 152 over Road Run Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ky 152 over Road Run 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 Ky 152 over Road Run Branch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 152 over Road Run Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 152 over Road Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.