US Bridges

KY-111 over Naylor Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI N.E. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 006B00026N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
997
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over Naylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-111 over Naylor Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesKY-111
CrossesNaylor Creek
Location2.9 MI N.E. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.1775, -83.72167
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic997 (2021)
Projected traffic997 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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-111 over Naylor Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-111 over Naylor Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-111 over Naylor Creek carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-111 over Naylor Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-111 over Naylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.