US Bridges

KY-111 over Willow Run Branch

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1944 · Structure no. 006B00027N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over Willow Run Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-111 over Willow Run Branch 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-111
CrossesWillow Run Branch
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1944
RouteState Highway 111
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2025, -83.72694
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2022)
Projected traffic699 by 2042
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 Willow Run Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-111 over Willow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-111 over Willow Run Branch carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-111 over Willow Run Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-111 over Willow Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.