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KY-311 over Owens Slough

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .90 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 128 · Structure no. 038B00034N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-311 over Owens Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-311 over Owens Slough in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-311
CrossesOwens Slough
Location.90 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 128
RouteState Highway 311
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51528, -89.28
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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-311 over Owens Slough built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-311 over Owens Slough 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-311 over Owens Slough carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-311 over Owens Slough?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-311 over Owens Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.