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KY-11 over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 66 · Structure no. 026B00008N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Crane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Crane Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesCrane Creek
Location2.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 66
RouteState Highway 11
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28389, -83.67556
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2021)
Projected traffic715 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Crane 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 Crane Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.