US Bridges

KY-411 over Woosley Creek

Poor

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 016B00025N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-411 over Woosley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-411 over Woosley Creek in Butler 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-411
CrossesWoosley Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 411
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26528, -86.52861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic194 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-411 over Woosley Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-411 over Woosley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-411 over Woosley Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-411 over Woosley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-411 over Woosley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.