US Bridges

KY-111 over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · .2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1944 · Structure no. 006B00029N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-111 over White Oak Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesKY-111
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1944
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.215, -83.715
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-111 over White Oak 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 White Oak Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-111 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-111 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.