US Bridges

KY-11 over Island Creek

Fair

Owsley County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 846 · Structure no. 095B00005N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Island Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over Island Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesIsland Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 846
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38333, -83.68722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Island Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Island 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 Island Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Island Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.