US Bridges

KY-11 over Cat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of JCT Ky 1184 · Structure no. 099B00034N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Cat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-11 over Cat Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesKY-11
CrossesCat Creek
Location.6 MI S of JCT Ky 1184
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates37.83194, -83.81139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2023)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Cat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.