US Bridges

CR-1111 over Yocum Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 50 S of JCT Ky 215 · Structure no. 048C00135N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
924
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1111 over Yocum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1111 over Yocum Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 924 vehicles a day, projected to reach 924 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1111
CrossesYocum Creek
Location50 S of JCT Ky 215
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84778, -83.13444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2006)
Projected traffic924 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1111 over Yocum Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1111 over Yocum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1111 over Yocum Creek carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-1111 over Yocum Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1111 over Yocum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.