US Bridges

KY-11 over Clear Branch

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · .01 MI S. JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 099B00087N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Clear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-11 over Clear Branch 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 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 3,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-11
CrossesClear Branch
Location.01 MI S. JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates37.79778, -83.70361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,566 (2021)
Projected traffic3,566 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 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 Clear Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-11 over Clear Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Clear Branch carry?

About 3,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Clear Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns KY-11 over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.