US Bridges

KY-11 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive

Fair

Lee County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 065B00006N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-11 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,683 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,683 by 2041. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesS. Fork of Kentucky Rive
Location.10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56778, -83.70972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,683 (2021)
Projected traffic5,683 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 S. Fork of Kentucky Rive built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over S. 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 August 2024.

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

About 5,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.