US Bridges

KY-11 over Cumberland River

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .2 MI S-Jct US 25E Bus. · Structure no. 061B00065N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-11 over Cumberland River in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,728 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,728 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesCumberland River
Location.2 MI S-Jct US 25E Bus.
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86194, -83.88722
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,728 (2022)
Projected traffic2,728 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Cumberland River 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 Cumberland River carry?

About 2,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.