US Bridges

KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Kentucky · Between Jcts Ky 52 E&w · Structure no. 065B00005N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
416 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2042. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesN. Fork of Kentucky Rive
LocationBetween Jcts Ky 52 E&w
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56944, -83.70667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2022)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.