US Bridges

KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 006B00062N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-211
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 211
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11278, -83.62083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2023)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-211 over Salt Lick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-211 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.