US Bridges

KY-111 over Davis Branch

Good

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S of JCT Ky 158 · Structure no. 035B00107N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-111 over Davis Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-111 over Davis Branch in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-111
CrossesDavis Branch
Location1.9 MI S of JCT Ky 158
RouteState Highway 111
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27, -83.655
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2023)
Projected traffic626 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Davis Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-111 over Davis Branch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-111 over Davis Branch carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-111 over Davis Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-111 over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.