US Bridges

KY-11 over Limestone Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · .5 MI SE of JCT US 62&68 · Structure no. 081B00009N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,119
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,119 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-11
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location.5 MI SE of JCT US 62&68
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates38.63306, -83.75194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,119 (2021)
Projected traffic4,119 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

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

About 4,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.