US Bridges

Ky 111 over Locust Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.19 M N of KY158 · Structure no. 035B00092N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 111 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 111 over Locust Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 111
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.19 M N of KY158
RouteState Highway 111
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31056, -83.65861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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 111 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 2021.

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 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 111 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.