US Bridges

Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 11 @ Slade · Structure no. 099B00085L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,021
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,021 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesBert T Combs-Mount
CrossesKy 11 @ Slade
LocationAt JCT Ky 11 @ Slade
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.79694, -83.70389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,021 (2021)
Projected traffic4,021 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade 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 2021.

How much traffic does Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade carry?

About 4,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 11 @ Slade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.