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KY-11 over Pecks Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .5 MI NW of JCT Ky 1184 · Structure no. 099B00040N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Pecks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Pecks Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesPecks Creek
Location.5 MI NW of JCT Ky 1184
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84417, -83.82
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,559 (2021)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pecks Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Pecks 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 November 2023.

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

About 3,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Pecks Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-11 over Pecks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.