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KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek

Good

Fleming County, Kentucky · .4 MI N of JCT Ky 1515 · Structure no. 035B00018N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-111
CrossesBr of Hillsboro Creek
Location.4 MI N of JCT Ky 1515
RouteState Highway 111
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32056, -83.6625
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-111 over Br of Hillsboro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.