KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Nor. of Knox Cl · Structure no. 026B00090N
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 6 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-11 over Collins Fork--Goose Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.