US Bridges

KY-11 over Lulbegrud Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of S-Jct Ky 646 · Structure no. 087B00008N

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,535
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Lulbegrud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over Lulbegrud Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 5 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesLulbegrud Creek
Location1.2 MI N of S-Jct Ky 646
RouteState Highway 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98806, -83.94056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,535 (2022)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Lulbegrud Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is KY-11 over Lulbegrud 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Lulbegrud Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Lulbegrud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.