KY-111 over Prickly Ash Creek
FairPosted for loadBath County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI NE of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 006B00028N
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 997
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-111 over Prickly Ash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-111 over Prickly Ash Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 997 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-111 over Prickly Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-111 over Prickly Ash 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 Prickly Ash Creek carry?
About 997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-111 over Prickly Ash Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-111 over Prickly Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.