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KY-11 over Whites Br

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI Nor. of Knox Cl · Structure no. 026B00020N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Whites Br is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Whites Br in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesWhites Br
Location2.7 MI Nor. of Knox Cl
RouteState Highway 11
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06167, -83.80361
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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 Whites Br built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Whites Br 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 Whites Br carry?

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

How long is KY-11 over Whites Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-11 over Whites Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.