US Bridges

Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. N of Ky 3420 Int. · Structure no. 088B00093N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy HWY 711
CrossesKy 711 / Devils Fork
Location1 Mi. N of Ky 3420 Int.
RouteState Highway 711
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04417, -83.30333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky HWY 711 over Ky 711 / Devils Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.