US Bridges

KY-11 over South Fork of Red River

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1639 · Structure no. 099B00076N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over South Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-11 over South Fork of Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesKY-11
CrossesSouth Fork of Red River
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1639
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates37.82333, -83.7525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2022)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 South Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over South Fork of Red River 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-11 over South Fork of Red River carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over South Fork of Red River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over South Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.