US Bridges

KY-11 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · 6.7 MI East of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00007N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,216
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over Wildcat Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location6.7 MI East of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 11
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23361, -83.69111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,216 (2019)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Wildcat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,216 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.