US Bridges

KY-11 over Collins Fork

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .45 MI NE of N-Jct 1304 · Structure no. 061B00017N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Collins Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Collins Fork in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesCollins Fork
Location.45 MI NE of N-Jct 1304
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94917, -83.84861
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2023)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-11 over Collins Fork built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Collins Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Collins Fork carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Collins Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-11 over Collins Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.