US Bridges

KY-111 over Licking River

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · On Fleming - Bath Cl · Structure no. 006B00030N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over Licking River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-111 over Licking River 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.

It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-111
CrossesLicking River
LocationOn Fleming - Bath Cl
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.23528, -83.69167
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 protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length316 ft (96.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Licking River built?

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

What condition is KY-111 over Licking River 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 Licking River carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-111 over Licking River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-111 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.