US Bridges

Ky 1211 over Benson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of US 127 · Structure no. 037B00064N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1211 over Benson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 1211 over Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1211
CrossesBenson Creek
Location0.25 MI S of US 127
RouteState Highway 1211
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20333, -84.88278
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2023)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1211 over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1211 over Benson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1211 over Benson Creek carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1211 over Benson Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1211 over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.