US Bridges

KY-211 over Cow Creek

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of W-Jct US 60 · Structure no. 006B00091N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-211 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-211 over Cow Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-211
CrossesCow Creek
Location1 MI N of W-Jct US 60
RouteState Highway 211
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14472, -83.63111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic650 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-211 over Cow Creek 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-211 over Cow Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-211 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-211 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.