US Bridges

KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi.N. of Jct.L&n@reed · Structure no. 051B00122N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-811
CrossesIpsom Ditch
Location0.2 Mi.N. of Jct.L&n@reed
RouteState Highway 811
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85444, -87.35111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2019)
Projected traffic205 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-811 over Ipsom Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-811 over Ipsom Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.