US Bridges

KY-11 over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 2025 · Structure no. 095B00004N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over White Oak Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 2025
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40806, -83.67083
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2023)
Projected traffic614 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over White Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-11 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.