US Bridges

Ky 11 over Fleming Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI N. of Jct. Ky 156 · Structure no. 035B00096N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 11 over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 11 over Fleming 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 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 11
CrossesFleming Creek
Location1.8 MI N. of Jct. Ky 156
RouteState Highway 11
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37306, -83.74972
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2022)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 11 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 11 over Fleming Creek carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 11 over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 11 over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.