US Bridges

KY-111 over Locust Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 156 · Structure no. 035B00017N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over Locust Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-111 over Locust Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-111
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 156
RouteState Highway 111
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34389, -83.67
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2022)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-111 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-111 over Locust 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-111 over Locust Creek carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-111 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-111 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.