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KY-11 over Licking River

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · On Bath - Fleming Cl · Structure no. 035B00070N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,866
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-11 over Licking River in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,866 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesLicking River
LocationOn Bath - Fleming Cl
RouteState Highway 11
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28111, -83.80694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2021)
Projected traffic2,866 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Licking River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Licking River carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Licking River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.