US Bridges

KY-11 over Town Branch

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · Montgomery- Bath Line · Structure no. 006B00084N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-11 over Town Branch in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,927 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,927 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesTown Branch
LocationMontgomery- Bath Line
RouteState Highway 11
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16583, -83.95556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,927 (2023)
Projected traffic4,927 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-11 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Town Branch carry?

About 4,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Town Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.