US Bridges

KY-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · SW @jct-Water St-Ky 32BUS · Structure no. 035B00067N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,229
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek is a masonry culvert carrying KY-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3,229 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11X
CrossesTown Br of Fleming Creek
LocationSW @jct-Water St-Ky 32BUS
RouteState Highway 11
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42028, -83.7325
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,229 (2023)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11X over Town Br of Fleming 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-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek carry?

About 3,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11X over Town Br of Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.