US Bridges

KY-11 over Judy Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .1 MI W-Wshngtn ST-KY2486 · Structure no. 099B00073N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,413
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Judy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Judy Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,413 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-11
CrossesJudy Creek
Location.1 MI W-Wshngtn ST-KY2486
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates37.84611, -83.86472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,413 (2023)
Projected traffic5,413 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Judy 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 2022.

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

About 5,413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Judy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-11 over Judy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.