US Bridges

KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI Sou. of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00089N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree 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 5 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesCollins Fork--Goose Cree
Location3.3 MI Sou. of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 11
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08417, -83.76833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Collins Fork--Goose Cree built?

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

What condition is KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree 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 Collins Fork--Goose Cree carry?

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

How long is KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.