US Bridges

KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 1809 · Structure no. 061B00037N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesLittle Poplar Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 1809
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78694, -83.95194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2021)
Projected traffic484 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Little Poplar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Little Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.