US Bridges

KY-11 over Buck Creek

Fair

Owsley County, Kentucky · .01 MI W @jct Ky 28 & 30 · Structure no. 095B00035N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-11 over Buck Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 3,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,845 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.01 MI W @jct Ky 28 & 30
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47611, -83.67694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,845 (2023)
Projected traffic3,845 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 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-11 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.