US Bridges

KY-11 over Engine Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00017N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Engine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Engine Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,915 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,915 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesEngine Creek
Location1.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 11
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10889, -83.75444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,915 (2022)
Projected traffic1,915 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Engine Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Engine 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,915 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Engine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns KY-11 over Engine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.