US Bridges

KY-11 over Limestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · .16 MI SE of JCT US 62&68 · Structure no. 081B00008N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Limestone Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,346 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,346 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location.16 MI SE of JCT US 62&68
RouteState Highway 11
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63806, -83.75472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,346 (2021)
Projected traffic6,346 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Limestone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 6,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.